diff --git a/erpnext/templates/generators/job_opening.html b/erpnext/templates/generators/job_opening.html
index 5998e3f878..f92e72eaa7 100644
--- a/erpnext/templates/generators/job_opening.html
+++ b/erpnext/templates/generators/job_opening.html
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 {% endif %}
 <p style='margin-top: 30px'>
 	<a class='btn btn-primary'
-	href='/job_application?job_title={{ doc.name }}'>
+	href='/job_application?new=1&job_title={{ doc.name }}'>
 	{{ _("Apply Now") }}</a>
 </p>