Create Custom Tasks
Create custom forms or tasks for new hires or applicants to complete as part of the job application or Onboarding process.
Only the Onboarding / ATS Admin can create and manage custom tasks.
- Select Employee Tools > Hiring Process Builder.
- Select Setup > Manage Custom Tasks.Tip: To edit an existing task, select the applicable Template Name from the list.
- Select New Template.
- In the Create New Template
pop-up window, enter a Template Name (task name), and select Create.The Manage Template page displays.
- To modify the name of the template at any time, select rename.
- To modify the standard report template for printed
tasks, select the ellipsis next to Report RDL.
- If you need the form to be assigned to a specific attachment type when the
new hire record is initialized, you can select from the Attachment Type
dropdown. This dropdown includes the DM Attachment Types created in
Vista.Note: Completed documents from Applicant Tracking will attach to HR Resources if the applicant is moved to Onboarding and the new hire record is initialized to Vista.Tip: If you use secure attachment types, you must give your portal services account access to those secured types.
- If you need the form to be assigned to a specific attachment type when the
new hire record is initialized, you can select from the Attachment Type
dropdown. This dropdown includes the DM Attachment Types created in
Vista.
- To add text to the top of your form, select
Edit Header
Text.Header text might include a title or additional instructions for a form.
- Use the Header Fields section to add tasks to the top of your form. The Type options for header fields are limited to: Checkbox, Date, Numeric, Text, Time, and any Dropdown created in Manage Lookups.
- To add tasks to the template, select
Add New Item Group.Item groups are the sections in which you add tasks or questions to a template. When you first create an item group, it displays as rolled up. Select the item group name to expand the section.
- To add a task or question to an item group, select Add
Item. The following fields display:
- Item Number: Allows you to number your questions (optional).
- Item Prompt: Use to enter a task or question. If you have additional notes for this question, select Edit Long Prompt to add that text.
- Response Type: Use
this dropdown and the Advanced Options button to choose the answer format for
a task or question. For full details about these options, see Response Type Options.Note: Changes are saved automatically.
- When you have finished modifying your form, select Back to Manage Custom Tasks to create or review another template.