Who this is for
Hiring managers who want to define the bar before interviewing, so they measure every candidate against the same clear criteria.
The moment this saves you
I open a role, start interviewing immediately, and realize halfway through I'm comparing candidates against a fuzzy gut feeling instead of a clear bar, so I hire the best interviewer rather than the best fit.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Building a scorecard for the head of marketing role before I start interviewing. Must-haves, they have to have run demand gen at a B2B SaaS company, that's non-negotiable, and they need to be comfortable being hands-on, we're too small for a pure manager. Strong-to-haves, content and brand experience, and some experience with our specific buyer, technical audiences. Red flags, anyone who only talks about big-company processes and can't get scrappy, and anyone who's never owned a number. What success looks like in 90 days, they've audited our funnel and shipped at least one new acquisition channel. The key trait is scrappiness plus rigor.
Hiring scorecard: Head of Marketing, June 5, 2026
Must-haves (non-negotiable)
- Ran demand gen at a B2B SaaS company
- Comfortable being hands-on (too small for a pure manager)
Strong-to-haves
- Content and brand experience
- Experience selling to technical audiences
Red flags
- Only talks big-company process, can't get scrappy
- Has never owned a number
Success at 90 days
- Audited our funnel; shipped at least one new acquisition channel
Key trait: scrappiness + rigor.
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to define what I'm looking for in a role I'm hiring. Turn it into a hiring scorecard: a bold "Hiring scorecard: [role], [today's date]" heading, then bold sections: **Must-haves (non-negotiable)**, **Strong-to-haves**, **Red flags**, and **Success at 90 days**. End with an italic "Key trait" line if I name the most important quality. Keep my exact requirements. Don't invent criteria or success metrics I didn't state. Output only the scorecard.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions recruiters & hr ask about Hiring Scorecard Note
What is the best way for a recruiter to capture scorecards without missing what the candidate is saying?
Stay fully present during the interview, then speak a structured debrief immediately afterward. The Hiring Scorecard Note context converts your spoken observations into a scorecard covering the competencies assessed, key quotes, and your recommendation. You take better notes because you listened better.
What should a scorecard include?
It should include the date, the candidate name and role, the competencies or areas assessed, the key observations and quotes, your overall impression, and your recommendation with reasoning. The Hiring Scorecard Note context structures your spoken debrief to cover these areas consistently across all candidates.
How do I take scorecards quickly between back-to-back interviews?
Dictate a 60 to 90 second spoken debrief into Contextli using the Hiring Scorecard Note context right after each interview. The context produces a structured scorecard in under two minutes. Because the format is consistent, you can compare candidates directly at the end of the day.
How do I share scorecards with a hiring panel after an interview?
Copy the structured scorecard that Contextli produces and paste it into your ATS, a shared document, or the hiring channel. Because the output is consistently formatted, panel members can read and compare notes across candidates without reformatting.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.