FreelanXInterview scorecard
A structured scorecard: a rating scale defined in words, evidence before rating, must-haves and a clear recommendation. It makes hiring decisions faster, fairer and easier to explain.
Candidate: [Name] · Role: [Role] · Interviewer: [Name] · Date: [Date] · Stage: [Screening / Technical / Final]
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clear gap: no evidence, or evidence against |
| 2 | Partly: some evidence, important gaps |
| 3 | Meets the bar: solid evidence for the outcomes of the role |
| 4 | Above the bar: strong evidence, beyond the role |
| Competency | Question asked | Evidence heard | Rating (1–4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Technical skill] | [Question] | [Notes] | [ ] |
| [Problem solving] | [Question] | [Notes] | [ ] |
| [Communication] | [Question] | [Notes] | [ ] |
| [Ownership] | [Question] | [Notes] | [ ] |
| [Role-specific] | [Question] | [Notes] | [ ] |
- [Must-have 1]: Yes / No — evidence: [ ]
- [Must-have 2]: Yes / No — evidence: [ ]
- Recommendation: Strong yes / Yes / No / Strong no
- Main reason: [One sentence]
- Open questions for the next stage: [ ]
Step by step
- 1Copy the competencies from the role scorecard.
- 2Agree one or two questions per competency, the same for every candidate.
- 3Each interviewer fills it alone, then the team debriefs.
Watch-outs
What changes from one country to another, with the legal source.
Interview notes are personal data: candidates can ask for access, and you must keep them only as long as needed.
GDPR, art. 5(1)(e) and 15AI systems used to select or evaluate candidates are high-risk systems under the AI Act, with obligations for employers who use them.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, Annex III point 4Automated employment decision tools used in New York City need a yearly bias audit and notice to candidates.
NYC Local Law 144 of 2021Avoid questions about protected characteristics; ask about health only in the limited cases the law allows.
Equality Act 2010, s 60Legal references checked on 15 Oct 2026. Rules change: check the source before you rely on it.
Questions people ask
Why write evidence before the rating?
It reduces first-impression bias: the rating follows from what the candidate said, and the debrief compares facts.
Is it free?
Yes. Every template is free to read and copy: no sign-up, no email, no download.