How to Give Star Ratings to Candidates
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
Related screenshots
These screenshots show the 100Hires areas used in this workflow.
Updated on: 18/06/2026
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