Technical Interview Recruitment Checklist

Technical Interview Recruitment Checklist


Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Date: [DATE]


During the Interview

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Introduce the interview structure and objectives

  • Yes

  • No

Ask technical questions relevant to the position.

  • Yes

  • No

Assess practical skills through coding tests or technical tasks

  • Yes

  • No

Encourage candidates to explain their thought processes.

  • Yes

  • No

Listen actively and take detailed notes

  • Yes

  • No

Use follow-up questions for clarity and depth.

  • Yes

  • No

Evaluate problem-solving abilities and critical thinking

  • Yes

  • No


Post-Interview Evaluation

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Score candidate responses using the scoring rubric

  • Yes

  • No

Discuss evaluation with the interview panel (if applicable)

  • Yes

  • No

Consider technical fit and alignment with project requirements.

  • Yes

  • No

Make recommendations based on assessments.

  • Yes

  • No

Document the interview process and outcomes.

  • Yes

  • No


Final Steps

Checklist Item

Completed

Notes

Communicate decision to the candidate

  • Yes

  • No

Provide feedback if requested.

  • Yes

  • No

Schedule the next steps if moving forward.

  • Yes

  • No

Archive candidate materials and notes

  • Yes

  • No

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