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Free job interview notes template

Good interview notes record what the candidate said and did, not just your impression. This template ties every note to the criteria for the role.

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Job interview notes template

Interview

Candidate: [name] | Role: [title] | Interviewer: [name] | Date: [date] | Focus: [area]

Criteria for this interview

[Skill or trait]

Questions and answers

Q: [question]

A: [what they said, with examples]

Evidence by criterion

[Criterion] | Evidence: [ ] | Score: [1 to 4]

Candidate's questions

[Question they asked]

Recommendation

Strong yes / Yes / No / Strong no | Why: [ ]

How to use this template

Write down what the candidate said, in their words where you can.
Score each criterion before forming an overall view.
Note what you couldn't assess, so another interviewer can.

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Frequently asked questions

What should interview notes include?

The questions asked, the candidate's answers and examples, a score for each criterion and a recommendation.

Should you take notes during an interview?

Yes, briefly; capture key examples and fill in the rest straight after.

Is this job interview notes template free?

Yes. Copy it into Google Docs, Word, Notion or an email and use it as often as you like. No sign-up needed.

Can AI fill in the job interview notes for me?

Yes. Acta records the meeting on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, with or without a bot, or in person with the mobile app, and writes the notes, decisions and action items with owners afterwards. Anything the meeting didn't cover is left out, not made up.