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Template overview
The template is a tight scoring grid: the agreed criteria down one side, a rating and a short note for each, and a total with an overall call. It pairs with the interactive interview scorecard tool for on-screen scoring.
When to use it
- Scoring a single interview quickly and consistently.
- Giving every panel member the same scoring grid.
- Producing a comparable result across candidates.
Who it is for
- Interviewers who want a fast, structured score.
- Panels aligning on one scoring grid.
- Hiring managers comparing candidates at a glance.
Template structure
- Header — candidate, role, interviewer, date.
- Criteria grid — each criterion with a rating and a note.
- Total — the summed or averaged score.
- Overall call — advance, hold or decline.
Printable template
Copy the block below and replace every [bracketed] placeholder. It contains no real names or data — adapt every part to your situation.
Example (placeholder version)
An illustrative version using placeholders only — it shows the kind of content each part holds, with no real employee or company data.
Customisation guidance
- Use the same criteria and scale across the whole panel.
- Define what each score means so ratings are consistent.
- Keep notes short but specific — one example per criterion.
- Decide in advance how you combine scores into a decision.
Common mistakes
- Different interviewers scoring different criteria.
- Scores with no supporting note.
- Averaging away a serious concern in one area.
- Treating the total as automatic — discuss close calls.
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