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Manager Interview Evaluation Form

A manager interview evaluation form is completed by the reporting manager who will lead the new hire. It focuses on whether the candidate can deliver the role's outcomes, fit the team, take ownership and grow, and it captures the manager's view of the first 90 days if hired.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

MANAGER INTERVIEW EVALUATION FORM

Candidate Name:
[Candidate Name]
Position:
[Designation]
Hiring Manager:
[Reporting Manager]
Date:
[Date]

1. Role Outcomes Discussed

Year-One OutcomeCandidate's Approach / ExampleConfidence (High / Medium / Low)
[Outcome 1][Notes]
[Outcome 2][Notes]
[Outcome 3][Notes]

2. Rating Table (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

CriteriaRating (1–5)Comments
Ability to deliver role outcomes
Ownership and accountability
Planning and prioritisation
Team fit and collaboration
Learning agility
Stakeholder / customer handling
Leadership (for team roles)
Overall

3. Team Fit Notes

Working style observed: [Notes]
How the candidate will complement the current team: [Notes]
Possible friction points: [Notes]

4. Ramp-Up View

Expected time to full productivity
Training / support needed in first 90 days
Buddy or mentor proposed

5. Decision

  • Hire – I will own this candidate's onboarding
  • Hire with reservations: [Details]
  • Do not hire – reason: [Reason]
  • Consider for another role: [Role]
Hiring Manager
[Reporting Manager]
[Designation]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Role-outcome questions tied to the first-year goals
  • Rating table for delivery, ownership, team fit and learning agility
  • Team fit notes covering working style and collaboration
  • Expected ramp-up time and onboarding support
  • Manager's commitment to support the hire
  • Final hiring recommendation

When to use it

  • Hiring manager round after HR and technical screening
  • Roles where team chemistry and working style matter a lot
  • Supervisory or team lead hiring
  • When the manager needs to justify a choice between close candidates

How to customise this template

  1. 1List the top three outcomes expected from the role in year one
  2. 2Add a leadership section for people-manager roles
  3. 3Include a 'meet the team' feedback row if peers meet the candidate
  4. 4Link the ramp-up section to your 30-60-90 day plan template

HR tips

  • Describe real challenges of the role honestly; it reduces early attrition
  • Probe for examples of ownership, such as fixing a problem nobody assigned
  • Do not let 'similar to me' bias drive the decision
  • Share your feedback with HR within 24 hours to keep the candidate engaged

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Frequently asked questions

What should a hiring manager look for in an interview?+

Ability to deliver the role's key outcomes, ownership, learning agility and how the candidate will work with the existing team.

How is the manager round different from the technical round?+

The technical round tests depth of skill. The manager round tests fit with the role's real goals, the team and the manager's working style.

Can the manager override HR's recommendation?+

The final decision process varies, but disagreements should be discussed with documented reasons rather than overridden silently.