Why are Evaluations Beneficial to Interviewers?

Employee interviews are a common process in business, although interviewers and interviewees may find the process somewhat unsettling. An interview evaluation allows the interviewer to complete a document which provides a written report of the interview process.

Facts

Interview evaluations are typically internal company documents with several sections of information pertinent to the individual interviewing for a job. Sections may include education, prior work history, writing ability, references, appearance, personable attributes and other items.

Features

Companies often use interview evaluations to score employees on the entire interview process. The evaluation may require each section to receive a numeric score. This provides the company with a measurable evaluation to compare against other candidates.

Benefits

Using interview evaluations can take the subjectivity out of the interview process. It may also allow for the interviewer to write down specific comments regarding each individual. These comments provide a record for the interview process, rather than the company relying on the interviewer's memory of job candidates.

References

• Washington State University: Candidate Evaluation Form
• Interview Evaluation Form

Resources

• Investment Program Services: Interview Evaluations & Recommendations