Free hiring template

CV Screening Scorecard Template

Compare applications against one role-specific set of criteria and record the evidence behind each score.

Download editable Markdown template (cv-screening-scorecard.md)

Use this after defining the role. Change the criteria and weights for the role; do not use a universal scorecard for every position.

Role details

  • Role:
  • Location:
  • Review window:
  • Reviewer:
  • Decision date:

Scorecard

Criterion Weight Definition Evidence found Score 0-4 Confidence Reviewer note
Relevant experience
Demonstrated outcomes
Essential skills
Transferable capability
Clarity of evidence

Scoring guide

  • 0: No usable evidence.
  • 1: Limited or mostly general evidence.
  • 2: Relevant evidence with important gaps.
  • 3: Specific and credible evidence.
  • 4: Strong evidence with clear outcomes and transferable learning.

Candidate review

  • Candidate:
  • Eligibility gate status:
  • Overall evidence summary:
  • Missing information:
  • Human-review required? Yes / No
  • Progress decision:
  • Decision reason:
  • Reviewer:
  • Date:

Never score name, photo, age, gender, nationality, accent, appearance, disability, or another characteristic unrelated to the work.