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HR Forms Simplified (4): Post-Interview Evaluation

As an interview wraps up, you might be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel — but is it the possibility of finally hiring the perfect candidate, or is it a train? A Post-Interview Evaluation Form is the perfect piece to complete the hiring puzzle. Fine-tuned to match your requirements, a good form can help you: Focus questions on relevant content Ensure each candidate a fair look Simplify record-keeping processes You’ve seen how HR forms help with the rest of the hiring process — from application  to screening form to candidate quiz — and the interview evaluation is no exception. The Post-Interview Evaluation Interviews can be stressful enough for all involved — candidates, HR professionals, hiring managers, and other team members. In most cases, though, much of the real conversation happens after the candidate has left. Here are a few tips to make your form a success: Build content together: When a form has been built by multiple team members, they’re more invested in sticking to the structure. Rather than impose the ‘perfect’ form on them, ask for input and feedback — and you’ll get buy-in, too. Review in advance: Take a few minutes to review the form prior to the interview to refresh your focus on the key questions. It’s easy to drift off track in a side conversation — and it’s nice to keep it human! — but you need to make sure you cover all of the key requirements so you can complete this form […]