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Candidate Evaluation Scorecard
A structured, weighted interview scorecard enabling consistent candidate evaluation across technical skills, problem-solving, communication, culture fit, and leadership.
CANDIDATE EVALUATION SCORECARD
Position: [Role Title]
Candidate Name: [Full Name]
Interview Stage: [Phone Screen / Technical Round / Culture Fit / Final Round]
Interviewer Name: [Name]
Interview Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
SCORING GUIDE
5 — Outstanding: Significantly exceeds expectations.
4 — Exceeds Expectations: Consistently above the bar for this role.
3 — Meets Expectations: Solid capability. Exactly what we are looking for.
2 — Below Expectations: Partially meets requirements. Notable concerns.
1 — Poor: Does not meet minimum requirements.
N/O — Not Observed
1. Technical / Functional Skills (Weight: 30%)
Score: ___ / 5
Strong Evidence: [Specific examples, projects, or responses]
Concerns / Red Flags: [Gaps, incorrect claims, or lack of depth]
Overall Notes: [Summary assessment]
2. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking (Weight: 20%)
Score: ___ / 5
Strong Evidence: [Examples from case studies, technical challenges, or behavioural questions]
Concerns / Red Flags: [Overly rigid thinking, inability to handle complexity]
Overall Notes: [Summary assessment]
3. Communication & Collaboration (Weight: 15%)
Score: ___ / 5
Strong Evidence: [Clear explanations, teaching concepts, cross-team collaboration]
Concerns / Red Flags: [Poor listening, overly vague, difficulty explaining concepts]
Overall Notes: [Summary assessment]
4. Cultural Fit & Values Alignment (Weight: 15%)
Score: ___ / 5
Strong Evidence: [Responses to culture-fit questions, attitude, enthusiasm]
Concerns / Red Flags: [Values misalignment, negative attitude, defensiveness]
Overall Notes: [Summary assessment]
5. Leadership & Initiative (Weight: 10%)
Score: ___ / 5
Strong Evidence: [Leading projects, initiating improvements, mentoring peers]
Concerns / Red Flags: [Lack of proactivity, blame-shifting, disengagement]
Overall Notes: [Summary assessment]
6. Growth Potential (Weight: 10%)
Score: ___ / 5
Strong Evidence: [Learning agility examples, feedback incorporation, career goals]
Concerns / Red Flags: [Fixed mindset, entitlement, lack of self-awareness]
Overall Notes: [Summary assessment]
OVERALL EVALUATION
Total Raw Score: ___ / 30 | Weighted Score: ___ / 5.0
HIRE RECOMMENDATION
☐ Strong Hire — Proceed without hesitation.
☐ Hire — Meets overall bar. Minor development areas.
☐ Lean Hire — Some reservations but net positive.
☐ No Hire — Does not meet the bar.
☐ Strong No Hire — Significant concerns.
Top 3 Strengths: 1. [Strength] | 2. [Strength] | 3. [Strength]
Top 3 Development Areas: 1. [Area] | 2. [Area] | 3. [Area]
Additional comments for hiring committee:
[Provide a balanced summary with standout moments and notable concerns.]
Interviewer Signature: _______________________
Date: _______________________