Purpose
Consistent scoring is what makes an evaluation defensible. These practices keep scores comparable across candidates and reviewers.Scoring hygiene
Shared rubrics, clear levels
Define what each score level means so reviewers apply it the same way.
Calibrate reviewers
The same inputs should produce the same score, regardless of who reviews.
Escalate, don't round
Send borderline candidates to human review instead of forcing a score.
Monitor outcomes over time
Check that scores still predict what actually matters after hire.
The platform features that support this
Scoring Rubrics
Structured dimensions, configured once and applied consistently.
Calibration
Versioned scoring so results stay reproducible over time.
Auditability
Every score traces to the rubric version and the reviewer behind it.
Scoring quality checklist
FAQs
How do we keep two reviewers consistent?
How do we keep two reviewers consistent?
Shared rubrics with clear level definitions, plus calibration so the same inputs score the same way.
What should we do with borderline candidates?
What should we do with borderline candidates?
Escalate them for human review rather than forcing a score. Consistency comes
from process, not rounding.
Does Exterview expose the exact weights?
Does Exterview expose the exact weights?
No. The methodology is explained; the specific weights and thresholds stay in your signed configuration.
Related
Evaluation Design
Design the evaluation before you tune how it’s scored.
Analytics
Track scoring and review activity across your whole pipeline.