General Interview Rubric
🧾 Summary & Recommendation
Overall Score
(e.g. 26/35)
Verdict
☐ Strong Hire ☐ Hire ☐ Lean Hire ☐ No Hire
Final Notes / Concerns
Interviewer Name
@Name
Date
@Date
Table
Category
Evaluation Criteria
Rating (1–5)
Comments
Communication Clarity, articulation, conciseness, and ability to tailor message 3 {"text":""}
Problem Solving Logical thinking, approach to ambiguity, breaking down complex issues 3 {"text":""}
Technical / Domain Knowledge Relevant technical depth or subject matter expertise 4 {"text":""}
Collaboration Team mindset, openness to feedback, handling disagreement 4 {"text":""}
Leadership / Ownership Initiative, accountability, driving decisions or progress 5 {"text":""}
Role Fit / Motivation Understanding of role, alignment with team needs, and enthusiasm 3 {"text":""}
Culture Add Adds unique perspective, values alignment, and behavior under stress 4 {"text":""}
Board
Total Score Range (out of 35)
Evaluation Level
Recommendation
32–35 ⭐️ Strong Hire Outstanding performance. Strongly recommended. Suitable for leading projects or key roles.
28–31 ✅ Hire Meets expectations. Shows growth potential. Recommend hiring.
24–27 🤔 Lean Hire Acceptable but with notable gaps. Suggest additional assessment (e.g. homework, references).
20–23 ❌ No Hire Multiple mismatches. Not recommended for the next round.
< 20 🚫 Strong No Hire Poor fit for the role. Critical capabilities missing.
