HIRING MANAGER DEBRIEF FORM

Company: Hiring Manager Phone Number:

Contact: Title:
Candidate: Position/Title:

IF KNOWN…

1. EXPRESS CANDIDATE’S INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE POSITION.

In discussing the interview with (candidate’s name), I asked a series of questions, the first being: “Are
you interested in the job, contract or assignment?” The candidate said, “I’m interested in the job,
contract, or assignment because…”

Reasons why the candidate wants the

position:

Reasons why the candidate can do the job:

2. WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT (CANDIDATE’S NAME)?

Do you feel this candidate can do the job? YES NO

Why or why not?

Do you have any reservations at all concerning (candidate’s name)?

3. ADDRESS RESERVATIONS, OFFER REBUTTALS, AND CANDIDATE’S STRENGTHS.

4. VOLUNTEER REFERENCE INFORMATION.

5. MR./MS. (HIRING MANAGER’S NAME), ARE YOU PREPARED TO MAKE AN OFFER AT THIS TIME?
(DON’T TALK – LISTEN.) IF YES, COMPLETE OFFER INFORMATION. IF NO, WHY? GET TIME FRAME
FOR HIRING DECISION.

6. ARE YOU CONSIDERING OTHER CANDIDATES AT THIS TIME?

How many?

How does this person rank?

 REMEMBER TO CREATE A SENSE OF URGENCY.
REMEMBER TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL JOB ORDERS,
CONTRACTS, OR ASSIGNMENTS.

PERTINENT OFFER INFORMATION – CONTRACT

Bill rate: Paid when:
Pay rate: Paid when:
Start date: Start time: Report to:
Location: Proper attire:
Additional instructions:

PERTINENT OFFER INFORMATION – DIRECT

Salary amount: Paid when:
Commission/bonuses: Paid when: Based on:
First salary review: Average increase amount/
percentage:
Start date: Start time: Report to:
Location: Proper attire:

BENEFITS
MM: HMO/PPO: Dental:
Vision: Life: 401(k):

LTD: STD: EAP:

Profit sharing: Tuition reimbursement: Company car:

Sick days: Expense account/details: Other:

ADDITIONAL BENEFIT INFORMATION

Signing bonus amount:
Benefits totally company paid: If no, what monthly cost to employee?

Vacation first year: Vacation after first year:

Benefit eligibility – immediate, 30 days, 60 days , or 90 days:

Other:

Additional Information:
 CANDIDATE DEBRIEF FORM

Candidate: Candidate Phone Number:

Company: Job Order #:

Date of Interview: Position:

I’D LIKE TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS REGARDING THE INTERVIEW.

1. WHO DID YOU MEET WITH?

Name: Title: Time Spent:

Name: Title: Time Spent:

2. WAS THE POSITION OUTLINED BY THE EMPLOYER THE WAY I DESCRIBED IT TO YOU?

YES NO Tell me about it:

3. CAN YOU DO THAT JOB?

YES NO

Give me three reasons why... (I ask you these questions because I want to reinforce your qualifications to the
company when I follow up with them regarding your interview.)

a.

b.

c.

4. WOULD YOU LIKE DOING THE JOB?

 YES NO

5. WHO WILL YOU REPORT TO?

6. CAN YOU WORK WITH THAT PERSON?

YES NO Why or why not?

7. DID THE COMPANY IMPRESS YOU?

YES NO Why or why not?

8. HOW LONG WAS YOUR DRIVE/COMMUTE?

9. WAS COMPENSATION DISCUSSED?

YES NO
What was discussed? Close to NO on money:

If money was discussed, was it acceptable to you? Amount close to NO on money:

If not, why? Other financial requirements:

What would be acceptable (close to NO on

money)?

10. WERE THE BENEFITS EXPLAINED?

YES NO Any questions?

11. DID THEY DISCUSS:

YES NO
Reviews

Raises

Promotions

Your Career Path

Any Questions?

12. ARE THERE ANY RESERVATIONS AT ALL?

YES NO If yes, please explain.

13. BASED ON YOUR INFORMATION TO DATE, DO YOU WANT THE JOB?

YES NO

14. HOW DID THE EMPLOYER LEAVE IT WITH YOU?

 YES NO

15. DID THE EMPLOYER REQUEST REFERENCE INFORMATION?

What reference names did you share?

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16. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL DO MY BEST AS AN EXPERIENCED NEGOTIATOR TO GET YOU AS MUCH
COMPENSATION AS POSSIBLE. HOWEVER, I DON’T WANT TO PRICE YOU OUT OF THE MARKETPLACE. YOUR
MINIMUM SALARY REQUIREMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL BETWEEN YOU AND ME. AS WE DISCUSSED
EARLIER, YOUR MINIMUM SALARY REQUIREMENT IS $______________.

17. IF THE EMPLOYER CALLS ME WITH AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, I WANT YOUR AUTHORIZATION TO
ACCEPT ON YOUR BEHALF, AND HERE’S WHY:

● Companies like people who can make decisions.

● It shows your confidence that you can do the job.
● It shows your sincere interest in working for them.
● The last thing I want to tell the company is that you want to think about it, because that raises doubts
in their minds and they will continue to interview other people. Do I have your authority to accept?
● Do you understand, (candidate’s name), that when you go to resign from your present employer, they
may meet or exceed the terms of (company’s name) offer of employment. What would you do? (Don’t
talk.)

18. COVER REASONS WHY ACCEPTING A POTENTIAL COUNTEROFFER WOULD NOT BE BENEFICIAL TO THEM!

19. SEND A FOLLOW-UP LETTER OR THANK-YOU CARD TO THE EMPLOYER.

● Thank them for the opportunity to interview.

● Express your confidence in doing the job.
● Give reasons why you can do the job.
● Express an interest in pursuing the opportunity and hearing from them soon.

20. BY THE WAY, ARE THERE ANY OTHER POSITIONS YOU ARE INVESTIGATING AT THIS TIME?
 ● How do they compare?

21. RATE THIS POSITION ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10. IF NOT 10, WHAT WOULD MAKE IT A 10?

IN THE EVENT THE COMPANY CALLS AND MAKES AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

● If the compensation and position meet your needs, accept it immediately and call me.
● If the company calls and offers you employment that does not meet your requirements, tell them you
would like some time to make a decision. DON’T TURN IT DOWN. CALL ME.