Interview Checklist — Digital (Self-Complete)

An interview checklist in Ireland helps employers run consistent, fair and lawful interviews. This Interview Checklist is a self-complete document for use in Ireland. Using the same structure and job-related questions for each candidate helps reduce the risk of discrimination complaints and supports a fair selection decision.

This is a digital, self-complete document from our Digital Legal Documents range: you download an editable document with guidance notes and complete it yourself. It does not include review of your completed document or advice from a solicitor. If you would like a solicitor to review or draft the document for you, find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Before you rely on a self-complete document, check that it fits your situation. Read the completion notes carefully, fill in every section that applies, remove anything that does not, and keep a signed copy with your records. If your circumstances are unusual, or a lot depends on the document, it is worth having it reviewed.

What’s included

• Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
• Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
• Completion checklist
• Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself

Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.

Who this is for

• Managers interviewing without HR support
• Small businesses recruiting
• Employers wanting consistent interview records
• Employers who have faced a recruitment complaint

How it works

1. Pay the price shown on this page by card.
2. The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
3. Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
4. If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an interview checklist template cost in Ireland?

The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.

Can job applicants bring discrimination claims?

Yes. Employment equality law protects applicants as well as employees, so consistent, job-related questions matter.

Should I keep interview notes?

Keeping records of the process and decision can help show that selection was fair.

For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.