Interview scorecard template
An interview scorecard that rates each candidate on the same criteria with weighted scores and a hire recommendation.
- ๐บ๐ธ US format ยท Letter size
- Free
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Sheets
- How to use
- Scorecard: candidate number, name, 1 to 5 per criterion (dropdown), weighted score, score out of 100, rank (formulas), recommendation, notes
- Criteria: criterion, what to look for, weight (%) in yellow cells, rating scale
Color key
- Yellow cells: fill these in
- Blue cells: formulas, leave them as they are
- Gray rows: examples you can delete
Rate the job, not the person
Keep every criterion about the work. Questions or scores about age, race, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy or family plans create legal risk. This is a template, not legal advice.
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Interview scorecard
| Candidate # | Candidate | Job knowledge | Relevant experience | Problem solving | Communication | Teamwork | Weighted score (out of 5) | Score (out of 100) | Rank | Recommendation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-01 | Jordan Lee | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3.95 | 79 | 1 | Hire | Specific examples from past roles |
| A-02 | Casey Nguyen | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 | 74 | 2 | Undecided | Strong experience, thin on job knowledge |
| (auto) | (auto) | (auto) |
Criteria
| # | Criterion | What to look for | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job knowledge | Has the knowledge and skills the role needs | 30 |
| 2 | Relevant experience | Describes similar work and what came of it, with specifics | 25 |
| 3 | Problem solving | Finds the cause of a problem and proposes a workable fix | 20 |
| 4 | Communication | Understands the question and answers clearly and in order | 15 |
| 5 | Teamwork | Works with others and takes responsibility for results | 10 |
| Total (100 recommended) | =SUM(โฆ) |
This shows the first part of each sheet as it prints on Letter paper. The file also has a how-to sheet and formulas, and every column fits one page width when you print from Excel.
How to use it
Choose how many criteria and candidates you want and download. The Criteria sheet lists each criterion, what to look for and its weight in yellow cells. Change the names and weights to fit the role; the Scorecard columns follow the names you type.
On the Scorecard, each candidate gets a row. Pick 1 to 5 for every criterion and the weighted score, the score out of 100 and the rank fill in. Type your recommendation and a short note about what drove the score.
Things to watch
Decide the criteria and weights before the first interview and use the same sheet for every candidate, or the ranks mean nothing. Keep notes about answers and examples, not about appearance or personal life. Delete the file when your hiring record retention period ends.
Calculators that go with this
Frequently asked questions
What if the weights do not add up to 100?
The formula divides by the actual total, so the score is still right. Making them total 100 only makes the sheet easier to read.
How do I combine scores from several interviewers?
Copy the Scorecard sheet once per interviewer. When everyone is done, average the Score (out of 100) column across the copies in a summary sheet.
Can I use a 10 point scale?
Yes. Change the dropdown list on the rating cells to 1 through 10 and replace the /5 in the Score (out of 100) formula with /10.
Is what I type saved anywhere?
No. Everything stays in your browser and nothing is sent to our server. If you refresh the page it is gone, so print, save a PDF or download the DOCX when you are done.