Interview Debrief Guide
How to fill in the Interview Debrief Form
A guide for job seekers
Pilot v1.0🕐 When to fill it in
The sooner you fill it in, the more useful it will be. Memory fades quickly after an interview. Aim to complete the form the same evening or the following morning while the details are still clear.
✅ It takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Skip any section that does not apply.Use the full form after any phone, video, in-person, or offline interview with a hiring team.
Check the mock interview box at the top. This hides fields that are not relevant and keeps the form shorter.
📄 Section by section guide
Interview details
Start with the basics: company name, role, date, and who you met with. Select the interview medium (how it happened) first, then the type (what kind of interview it was). The type options will filter automatically based on the medium you choose. Interview round helps your mentor track where you are in the process.
💡 Not sure of the interviewer title? Check their LinkedIn after the interview and fill it in then.Overall impression
Give the interview a score from 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) based on how you feel it went overall. Once you select a score, a follow-up question appears asking what would have raised it by one point. This is one of the most useful questions on the form. Be honest rather than generous.
🔎 Then select your current interest level in the role. It is fine if it has changed since before the interview.Questions and responses
List the key questions the interviewer asked you, then reflect on which answers felt strong and which you wish you had handled differently. Also capture the questions you asked the interviewer and how they responded. This section is where the most useful coaching material usually comes from.
💬 Write the actual words of the question as closely as you can remember. Paraphrasing loses detail your mentor may find important.Self-assessment
Rate yourself from 1 to 5 across six dimensions. Rate how you actually performed, not how you wanted to perform. A low score is not a problem. It is information. The additional notes field is where you can add context, mention anything unexpected that happened, or flag something specific to discuss with your mentor.
- Preparation: Did you research the company, role, and interviewer beforehand?
- Clarity: Did you communicate your experience and value clearly and concisely?
- Storytelling: Did you use specific real examples rather than speaking in general terms?
- Rapport and Authenticity: Did you connect naturally and come across as genuinely yourself?
- Confidence: Did you stay composed when the questions were tough or unexpected?
- Questions asked: Did your questions show genuine curiosity and strategic thinking?
Signals and observations
Check any green flags (positive signals about the role or company) and red flags (concerns worth discussing). Add any other observations in the free text field. It is fine to have both green and red flags at the same time. Your mentor will help you weigh them.
⚠️ Do not dismiss red flags just because you want the job. Capturing them honestly is what makes the mentor conversation useful.Learnings for next time
Reflect on what worked well and what you would do differently. This section turns the debrief into a growth tool. Be as specific as possible. "Prepare better" is not useful. "Prepare two specific examples for the question about handling competing priorities" is.
Next steps
Capture your timeline, whether you sent a thank-you note, and whether you want to move forward. List any specific action items and any questions you want to raise with your mentor. This section is what you and your mentor will use to close the session with a clear plan.
✉️ Send your thank-you note before you fill in this section so you can tick it off.👥 Sharing with your mentor
- Click Save as PDF at the bottom of the form to generate a formatted document.
- Email the PDF to your mentor before your next session so they can review it in advance.
- Bring the form (printed or on your device) to the session. Your mentor will guide the conversation from it.
- If you prefer plain text (for pasting into an email), use the Copy as plain text button instead.
💡 Tips for a useful debrief
Be honest about what did not go well. The form is for your benefit, not evaluation.
Rate yourself on how you actually performed, not how you hoped to.
Note exact questions while you can still recall them, even partial wording helps.
The "what would raise my score" question is the most important one. Take your time with it.
Flag red flags even if you are still very interested in the role.
Write specific action items, not vague intentions like "prepare more."
🆕 This is a pilot. Your feedback matters.
- Was anything in the form confusing or hard to fill out?
- Was anything missing that came up in your mentor session?
- Did filling in the form help you feel more prepared for the conversation?
- Was the form too long, too short, or about right?
Share your feedback with your mentor or email info@jobseekerslo.org