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Limit file size

Posted At: February 26, 2010 2:19 PM
Related Categories: custom forms, website, march 2010

Based on an idea of @chusersg a new option is introduced to limit the file size of attachments when applying.

This could be helpfull if you have recruiters working with slow connections and to make their life easier you could limit the file size of CVs that candidates can attach to their applications.

You will see a new option when you add a file field (like a CV) to the application form where you can enter a limit for the file size in MB's:

Leaving it empty will mean the overall limit of 20Mb will apply.

Next, you want to decide on an error message you want to present the applicant when he/she would attach a file that is larger then the limit. You can edit this message in the setup of the form:

That's all, would the candidate apply with a too large file, he/she will receive the error message and an additional "back" option, guiding the candidate back to the original form as he/she left it with all data intact.

Note there are some usability issues with this change. The file-size is first know when the file has been completely uploaded to the server. So if a candidate has a large CV and maybe has to wait a while for his file to upload, he will then get the error message that his file is too large. That will give also give some frustration, so the frustration is not gone but we have moved it from the recruiter to the applicant. If you would decide to use this limitation there should be a least a clear message on the application form about the size limit and that the application will be refused if the file is too large.

This change is only in effect when you would use it in setup, your current application forms are not affected by this change.

Maurice

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