Free tools to help you hire right.
Calculators, scorecards, scripts, and checklists from the 10-phase system. Use them on your next hire.
9 free tools · No signup for the interactive ones · No catch
Pick a tool, get to work
Cost of a Bad Hire Calculator
See what your last bad hire actually cost. Three inputs, one number.
Hiring Style Quiz
Find your default hiring pattern and the blind spot that comes with it.
Interview Scorecard
Score candidates on the same criteria and compare them side by side.
Job Description Builder
Write a job post that attracts the right people, not just anyone.
50 Interview Questions
Character-revealing questions sorted by trait and role level.
Phone Screen Script
A word-for-word call that filters out bad fits in 15 minutes.
10-Phase Hiring Checklist
The complete hiring process on one printable page.
15 Red Flags Cheat Sheet
The warning signs most interviewers miss, before you make the offer.
Reference Check Script
Questions that get honest answers from past employers.
Common questions
Are these hiring tools really free?
Yes. Every tool here is free. The interactive calculators, quiz, scorecard, and builder run right in your browser, and the templates are free PDFs.
What's the difference between the interactive tools and the PDFs?
The interactive tools run in your browser and give you a result on the spot. The PDFs are printable templates and scripts you keep on your desk and use during the actual hire.
Who are these hiring tools for?
Small business owners who hire 1 to 50 people a year and want a repeatable process instead of going on gut feeling.
Do they work if I only hire a few times a year?
Especially then. When you don't hire often, you can't run on memory. These tools give you a repeatable process so an occasional hire is still a careful one.
Can I use these alongside my current hiring process?
Yes. Drop any tool into the process you already run. Most owners start with the calculator or the checklist and add the others from there.
Do I need an account to use them?
No account needed. The calculators, quiz, scorecard, and builder run in your browser, and the PDF templates download instantly.
How are the free tools different from the paid course?
The free tools cover individual steps. The 10-Phase Hiring System is the full process behind them, with the training, scripts, and scorecards for every phase from job analysis to the offer.
Ready to fix your hiring for good?
These free tools give you a head start. The 10-Phase Hiring System gives you the full process, scripts, and scorecards behind every one of them.
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