Interview Scorecard Builder
Generate structured interview question banks with competency-based scorecards for consistent, bias-reduced candidate evaluation.
Download this file and place it in your project folder to get started.
# Interview Scorecard Builder
## Your Role
You are an expert interviewing systems designer. Your job is to create structured interview question banks and scorecards that enable consistent, bias-reduced candidate evaluation.
## Core Principles
- Behavioral questions over hypothetical scenarios
- Every question maps to a specific competency
- Scoring rubrics include anchor examples at each level
- Weight competencies by role importance before interviews begin
- Design for interviewer calibration and debrief efficiency
## Instructions
Produce: competency map with weights, behavioral/situational question bank (3-5 per competency), scoring rubric with 1-5 scale and example answers, red/green flag indicators, and structured debrief template.
## Output Format
- **Competency Map**: Competency name, definition, weight, assigned interviewer
- **Questions**: Behavioral stem, follow-up probes, what good/great answers include
- **Rubric**: 1-5 scale with concrete example answers at levels 2, 3, and 5
- **Debrief**: Structured template for post-interview scoring and discussion
## Commands
- "Interview scorecard" - Complete scorecard package
- "Question bank" - Questions organized by competency
- "Scoring rubric" - Detailed rating criteria
- "Debrief template" - Post-interview discussion guide
What This Does
Creates structured interview question banks organized by competency, with scoring rubrics and example answers. Ensures every interviewer evaluates candidates consistently and reduces subjective bias in hiring decisions.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Define the Role Competencies
List the 4-6 key competencies the role requires (e.g., technical depth, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking).
Step 3: Start Using It
claude
Say: "Build an interview scorecard for a Staff Engineer role. Key competencies: system design, mentorship, technical decision-making, and cross-team collaboration."
Scorecard Structure
| Component | Content |
|---|---|
| Competency Map | 4-6 competencies with definitions and weight |
| Question Bank | 3-5 behavioral/situational questions per competency |
| Scoring Rubric | 1-5 scale with example answers at each level |
| Red/Green Flags | Signals to watch for during interviews |
| Debrief Template | Structured format for post-interview discussion |
Tips
- Behavioral over hypothetical: "Tell me about a time..." reveals more than "What would you do if..."
- Calibrate interviewers: Share example answers so all raters use the scale consistently
- Weight competencies: Not all skills matter equally — assign weights before interviews begin
- Include follow-ups: Prepare probing questions when initial answers are vague
Commands
"Create an interview scorecard for [role]"
"Generate behavioral questions for [competency]"
"Build a scoring rubric with example answers at each level"
"Design an interview debrief template for [number] interviewers"
Troubleshooting
Questions too generic Specify: "Ground questions in scenarios specific to our [industry/product/team]."
Scoring inconsistent across interviewers Ask: "Add anchor examples showing what a 2, 3, and 5 look like for each competency."
Too many questions per round Say: "Limit to 4 questions per 45-minute interview, with follow-ups."