How to Give Star Ratings to Candidates
Use star ratings for quick, informal evaluations that appear in the candidate's discussion history.
What are star ratings
Star ratings let you:
- Give 1-5 stars to a candidate
- Share quick opinions with colleagues
- See ratings in the discussion timeline
- Track who rated and when
Star ratings are lightweight evaluations, different from formal evaluation forms.
How to rate a candidate
- Open the candidate's profile
- Go to the Discussions tab (right panel)
- Find the star rating widget near the top
- Click on stars (1-5) to rate
- Rating is posted to the discussion
What gets recorded
Each rating creates a note showing:
- Number of stars given
- Who gave the rating
- Date and time
- Appears in chronological order with other activity
Multiple ratings
- Multiple team members can rate the same candidate
- Each person's rating appears separately
- No aggregate score is calculated
- Use to see different perspectives
Star ratings vs evaluation forms
Feature | Star Ratings | Evaluation Forms |
|---|---|---|
Speed | Quick, one click | Detailed questions |
Structure | Unstructured | Structured criteria |
Use case | Initial impression | Formal interview feedback |
Notifications | No | Daily reminders until complete |
Comparison | Informal | Standardized across candidates |
When to use star ratings
- Quick screening of applications
- Sharing first impressions
- Informal team polling
- When you don't need detailed feedback
When to use evaluation forms instead
- After interviews
- For structured hiring processes
- When comparing candidates objectively
- For compliance and documentation
Tips
- Establish team conventions (what 3 stars means)
- Combine with written notes for context
- Don't rely solely on stars for decisions
- Use evaluation forms for important stages
Updated on: 19/12/2025
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