Hiring Decision Memo
One page to align the panel and move forward
Converts scorecards and debrief notes into a single decision memo that clarifies the bar, documents rationale, and prevents endless debate loops.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Hiring Decision Memo". Inputs: - Role success criteria - Structured scorecards (or ratings per interviewer) - Debrief notes / disagreements - Hiring manager priorities and constraints Output (one-page memo): 1) Decision (hire / no hire / hold) and why 2) Evidence summary aligned to competencies 3) Key risks + mitigation (onboarding plan, scope clarification, etc.) 4) Compensation / leveling notes to validate fairness (if provided) 5) Candidate communication plan and timeline Keep it crisp and defensible.
How It Works
Paste scorecards, debrief notes, and hiring manager priorities.
The skill produces a one-page memo with a clear decision and rationale.
What You Get
- Decision (hire / no hire / hold) with rationale
- Evidence summary aligned to competencies
- Key risks and mitigation plan
- Comp/leveling notes (if provided)
- Candidate communication plan and timeline
Setup Steps
- Paste the role success criteria
- Add structured scorecards or ratings
- Include debrief notes and any disagreements
- Share the memo with the hiring panel for final alignment
Tips
- The memo should make the decision obvious — if it doesn't, you need more data
- Document dissent so future hires benefit from the learning
- Comp/leveling notes prevent last-minute offer drama
- Keep it to one page — longer memos don't get read