A scorecard is a role-specific evaluation framework that records interview observations and assigns comparable ratings to candidates. It turns hiring goals into criteria interviewers can use to make a more informed, data-led decision. section 5.1.2 section 5.2
Use a scorecard to make interview evaluation consistent and discussable:
- Define criteria that match the role and the required skills in the job description. section 5.1.2
- Set a rating range, using 0 to 5 where zero or one indicates a major gap and four or five indicates sufficient strength. section 5.1.2
- Explain the purpose and meaning of every criterion to all interviewers before the interview. section 5.1.2
- Record brief notes explaining each score, either during the interview or immediately afterward. section 5.2.2
- Compare scores and investigate large disagreements rather than treating the total as an automatic hiring decision. section 5.2.2
A practical candidate scorecard
A simple scorecard might list general appearance, general articulation, and AWS knowledge, followed by a score and a short note explaining the evidence behind each rating. The team can then use those records to compare strengths and weaknesses across candidates. section 5.2.2
