Step 1: Set Up Your Company
Log in to Firstwork
Navigate to app.firstwork.com and sign in with your admin credentials. If you don’t have an account yet, contact your organization admin or reach out to our sales team.Configure your company profile
Go to Settings > Company and fill in:- Company name
- Timezone
- Locale / language preference
- Logo and branding
Invite your team
Add team members under Settings > Team. They’ll receive an email invitation to join your workspace.Step 2: Create Your First Hiring Flow
Navigate to Hiring Flows
Go to Hiring Flows in the sidebar and click Create New Flow.Define your stages
Add the stages candidates will go through. A typical flow might include:- Application Received
- Screening
- Interview
- Background Check
- Offer
Attach forms to stages
Create or assign forms to each stage to collect the data you need. Use the Form Builder to create custom forms or start from a template.Set up compliance rules (optional)
Add rules that automatically evaluate candidate data. For example, verify age requirements or check for required documents.Configure automations (optional)
Set up automated actions:- Send a confirmation email when a candidate applies
- Notify your team on Slack when a candidate reaches the interview stage
- Auto-advance candidates who pass compliance checks
Generate an application link
Create a Funnel that candidates can use to apply. Share this link on your careers page, job boards, or social media.Step 3: Connect Your Integrations
Set up the integrations your team needs under Settings > Integrations:- Email (SendGrid) - Send automated emails to candidates and team members.
- SMS (Twilio) - Send text message notifications and reminders.
- Slack - Get real-time hiring updates in your Slack channels.
- Background Checks (Sterling) - Automate background screening workflows.
Step 4: Start Receiving Applications
Once your hiring flow is live:- Share your application link — Post it on job boards, your careers page, and social media
- Monitor your pipeline — Use the Analytics dashboard to track applications and pipeline health
- Review candidates — View form submissions, documents, and compliance results
- Advance or reject — Move candidates through stages manually or let automations handle it
What’s Next?
- Form Builder - Learn how to create powerful, multi-page forms with conditional logic.
- Automations - Set up event-driven workflows to automate repetitive tasks.
- Compliance Engine - Build rules that automatically evaluate candidate data.
- API Reference - Integrate Firstwork with your existing systems via our REST API.