Candidate experience

Interview scorecard template

A structured scorecard interviewers complete after each interview, so hiring decisions compare like with like.

5 questions · about 4 minutes to complete · free on every plan

Free account required. The template is copied into your workspace; edit anything before publishing.

When to use it: Within an hour of each interview.
Who it is for: Interviewers on the hiring panel.

How to use this template

Send it to rejected candidates too; their view is the least biased.
Ask about time-to-decision and communication; they drive most complaints.
Share what you learned and one change you made. People answer the next survey when the last one visibly mattered.

Questions in the interview scorecard template

1. Candidate name and role
open text
2. Rate the candidate on each area
matrix · Role-specific skills, Problem solving, Communication, Collaboration, Motivation for this role
3. Your recommendation
single choice · Strong hire, Hire, No hire, Strong no hire
4. Evidence for your recommendation (specific examples)
open text
5. Concerns or areas to probe in later rounds
open text

What the results look like

IllustrativeSynthetic sample of 120 responses generated for this preview, not real survey data. Your results page shows the same charts for your own responses.

1.Rate the candidate on each area

120 answered

Statement	1 – Weak	2	3	4	5 – Strong	n
Role-specific skills	6%	11%	18%	23%	43%	120
Problem solving	4%	9%	18%	34%	35%	120
Communication	7%	13%	17%	23%	41%	120
Collaboration	14%	14%	14%	23%	35%	120
Motivation for this role	5%	11%	15%	26%	43%	120

2.Your recommendation

120 answered

Answer distribution
Answer	Count	Percent
Strong hire	31	26%
Hire	24	20%
No hire	30	25%
Strong no hire	35	29%

How to read these questions

matrix: Compare rows on the same column (for example, % agree) to find the weakest statement, then look at who rates it lowest.
single choice: Read the share choosing each option, then cross-tab by a segment question to see who differs.

Frequently asked questions

Will rejected candidates answer a survey?

Yes, at roughly half the rate of successful ones, and their answers are the most useful for fixing the process. Keep it anonymous and under two minutes.

How long does the interview scorecard survey take to complete?

About 4 minutes: 5 questions, most of them single-tap. Every question can be edited, removed or reordered in the builder before you publish.

Is this template free to use?

Yes. Every template is included on the Free plan. Sign up, click Use this template, and it is copied into your workspace where you can edit it, add your logo and share it by link, email or embed.