Sample Interview Form

An interview form is used when hiring new employees. This form summarizes applicants’ qualifications and performance comparatively. It enables the interviewers and company management to make a hiring judgment based on all factors of the interview. Below is a sample interview form in general format. Different interview forms come in different formats and detail depending on employers.

Interview form

Interview: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

Candidate: ______________________________ Position desired: __________________

Interview assessment

What is the candidate’s understanding of the company background? ___________________

1 – 2 Poor

3 – 4 Potential to learn

5 – 6 Well demonstrated

Candidate’s manners and interpersonal skills: ____________________________________

1 – 2 Poor

3 – 4 Positive/average

5 – 6 Sensitive, pleasant and confident

Candidate’s Motivation _______________________________________________________

1 – 2 Apathetic, can settle for any job

3 – 4 Has the desire but lacks the drive

5 – 6 Very motivated and committed

Initiative and problem solving skills _____________________________________________

1- 2 Prefers working alone/is individualistic

3 – 4 Shows potential and can learn

5 – 6 Works with others very well

Organizational and leadership skills _____________________________________________

1- 2 Lacking

3 – 4 Has some skills and could learn more

5 – 6 Highly skilled

Does the candidate’s values and philosophical beliefs in line with company’s/ ____________

1- 2 In conflict with the company’s

3 – 4 Neutral values and beliefs

5 – 6 Consistent and in line with the company’s

General Comments: _________________________________________________________

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Interviewer: ______________________________ Position: ____________________

Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________________