SIMPLIFIED SKILLS BASED INTERVIEWING
Intake Sessions & Interview Rubrics
Skills based interviewing made simple
A simplified process to define measurable role competencies & a rubric to ensure everyone’s aligned on what makes a candidate a YES!
Rubrics are the centerpiece of an efficient recruiting funnel
Intake sessions are a critical step in creating an efficient and aligned recruiting process by clarifying role requirements, success metrics, and organizational context between hiring managers and recruiters. This alignment reduces wasted time from misaligned evaluations, sets a foundation for skills-based interviews, and refines sourcing efforts. By addressing potential variances early, intake sessions ensure that the hiring process remains focused and efficient, ultimately saving valuable time for both recruiters and hiring managers.
Interview rubrics standardize candidate assessments by providing a clear framework for evaluating the competencies essential for the role. These rubrics ensure consistency in messaging and decision-making across the hiring team, creating a unified experience for candidates. When aligned with job descriptions and intake session insights, interview rubrics enable data-driven decisions and boost funnel conversion rates, leading to better hiring outcomes.
Intake Sessions & Interview Rubrics - Intake Session Guide
Table 1: Role Overview
| JOB TITLE | Recruiting Lead |
|---|---|
| JOB DESCRIPTION | Yes |
| RECRUITER | Eric Guidice |
Table 2: Organizational Structure Assessment
| ORG STRUCTURE | MEETS EXPECTATIONS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| How many layers is this role away from the CEO? | 2 | Head of Global Recruiting, VP of People |
| Who does this role report to? | Head of Global Recruiting | [Blank] |
| Does this role have peers? | Yes, 2 | Director of Tech Recruiting, Director of Busin... |
| How many direct reports does this role have? | 2 | 2 Managers of Recruiting |
Metadata & Brand Context
| Content Publisher | Unicorn Talent |
|---|---|
| Software Asset | Google Sheets Template |
| Visual Elements | Illustration of a calendar grid with multiple checkmarks and a prominent purple "thumbs up" icon overlay. Graphic contains pink accents, an abstract lightning bolt, and geometric line vectors. |
TEMPLATE
This tool helps recruiters and hiring managers achieve clarity and alignment on hiring expectations for individual roles. Through structured intake sessions, teams extract key insights about the ideal candidate profile, refining and enhancing job descriptions. This process feeds into the creation of a measurable, skills-based Interview Rubric that standardizes evaluation criteria across all interviewers. By aligning on competencies and what makes a candidate a “yes,” this tool ensures a consistent, fair, and effective hiring process that delivers better outcomes.