> Average 7+ across both attributes for all interviewers or they’re a no.
Measured against what, the general populace, or other professionals in the field? If other professionals, how could you possibly have enough of a sample size to make an accurate rating here?
You'd have had to have interviewed at least 20-30 other professionals of the same exact type and role.
I don't know what the expectations are, but I would personally not rate anyone 8 on both, unless they are an absolute rockstar that's destined for leadership roles. Just statistically, 8 on both is only 9% of people.
Is your company really that selective that you weed out 91% of people who made it to an in-person interview stage?