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Scorecards that force ratings, not feelings
Every interviewer remembers different things about the same candidate. This scorecard makes everyone rate the same criteria. Harder to let bias decide.
What you get
Structured scorecard with weighted criteria
1-5 rating scale with clear definitions for each level
Pre-filled examples for Engineering, Sales, Product, Marketing, CS
Google Sheets + Excel formats
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Criteria covered
Technical skills
System design
Code quality
Technical depth
Problem-solving
Sales skills
Discovery & qualification
Objection handling
Pipeline management
Deal closing
Communication
Written clarity
Presentation skills
Active listening
Stakeholder management
Leadership
Team development
Decision-making
Strategic thinking
Conflict resolution
Execution
Process adherence
Deadline management
Quality focus
Accountability
Culture fit
Values alignment
Collaboration style
Adaptability
Growth mindset
Sample criteria
Software Engineer / Senior
System design & architecture Can design scalable systems, explain tradeoffs, consider edge cases. 1 = Can't explain / 5 = Designed production systems at scale
Account Executive / Mid-level
Discovery & qualification Asks questions that uncover real pain, not just feature requests. 1 = Pitches immediately / 5 = Diagnosed problem before pitching
Product Manager / Mid-level
User research & validation Talks to users to validate assumptions, not just build what stakeholders request. 1 = Builds on gut feel / 5 = Shows evidence from user research
Marketing Manager / Senior
Data-driven decision making Uses data to evaluate campaign performance, not just 'likes' and vanity metrics. 1 = No metrics / 5 = Optimizes based on conversion data
Customer Success Manager / Entry-level
Problem-solving under pressure Handles customer escalations calmly, finds solutions instead of passing blame. 1 = Freezes up / 5 = De-escalated angry customer
Operations Manager / Mid-level
Process optimization Identifies bottlenecks and improves workflows without being told. 1 = Follows process blindly / 5 = Redesigned process, saved 10 hours/week