Overview
Scorecards allow you to evaluate candidates systematically by using predefined criteria tailored to specific job roles. This feature is designed to streamline the decision-making process, ensuring that all evaluations are consistent, data-driven, and transparent. Whether you're assessing technical skills, cultural fit, or creativity, Scorecards provide a structured approach to candidate evaluation.
Key Features
🛠️ Customizable Scorecards: Create scorecards with criteria and questions that align with the needs of specific roles.
🤝 Team Collaboration: Multiple team members can fill out scorecards, and their inputs can be aggregated to generate an average score.
📊 Data-Driven Insights: Review and compare individual scores and team averages to make informed hiring decisions.
🎯 Candidate Filtering: Shortlist candidates based on their scorecard results to expedite the recruitment process.
How to Use Scorecards
1. Accessing the Scorecards
Navigate to the Scorecards section from your organization settings.
Here, you will see a list of all existing scorecards, along with details like the number of criteria each scorecard evaluates.
2. Creating a New Scorecard
Step 1: Click on the "Create Scorecard" button.
Step 2: Name your scorecard (e.g., "Marketing Manager Evaluation").
Step 3: Optionally, add a description to clarify the scorecard's purpose.
Step 4: Add criteria by clicking on "Add a part."
Name the Criterion: Provide a name for the criterion (e.g., "SEO Skills").
Add Questions: For each criterion, add specific questions that will guide the evaluation process. These can be either open-ended or rating-based.
Save Criterion: Click "Save" to add the criterion to the scorecard.
Step 5: Once all criteria and questions are added, click "Save" to finalize the scorecard.
To edit an existing scorecard, click the pencil icon next to the scorecard's name.
To delete a scorecard, click the "X" icon next to the scorecard's name. Note that deleting a scorecard will remove it permanently from the system.
3. Applying a Scorecard to a Candidate
Step 1: Go to the candidate’s profile you wish to evaluate.
Step 2: Click on the Scorecards tab.
Step 3: From the dropdown menu, select the scorecard you want to apply.
Step 4: Complete the scorecard by answering the questions and assigning scores.
Adding Notes: You can add notes for each criterion if further explanation is needed.
Step 5: Save the scorecard once all fields are filled out.
4. Filtering Candidates by Scorecard Results
Step 1: Navigate to the Candidates section.
Step 2: Use the filtering options to search for candidates based on specific scorecard results.
Step 3: Select candidates with the highest scores to prioritize them in the recruitment process.
Best Practices
Consistency: Ensure that all team members use the same scorecard for evaluating candidates for a specific role to maintain consistency.
Customization: Tailor scorecards to the specific skills and qualities required for each role, but avoid overcomplicating the criteria.
Collaboration: Encourage team members to fill out scorecards independently before discussing the results together to prevent bias.
FAQs
Q1: Can I use the same scorecard for different job roles?
Q1: Can I use the same scorecard for different job roles?
Yes, you can use a scorecard across multiple job roles if the evaluation criteria are relevant.
Q2: How do I view team averages on scorecards?
Q2: How do I view team averages on scorecards?
After filling out a scorecard, the team average will automatically be calculated and displayed in the candidate's Scorecards tab.
Q3: Can I edit a scorecard after it has been used?
Q3: Can I edit a scorecard after it has been used?
Yes, you can edit a scorecard at any time. However, changes will only affect future evaluations and not any scorecards already filled out.
Q4: What happens if I delete a scorecard?
Q4: What happens if I delete a scorecard?
Deleting a scorecard will remove it permanently from your organization’s account, including all associated evaluations.
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