Free Interview NDA Template
Use an interview NDA when a take-home or case study includes live data, unreleased product, or customer names — not for generic algorithm puzzles.
Interview NDAs are one-way forms for candidates who will see real internals: a production bug, a customer dataset, or a roadmap. They are not a substitute for a fair hiring process or for paying take-home work where local rules require it.
SendbyLaw provides templates and a signing workflow. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Have a lawyer review any NDA you rely on.
When an interview NDA is proportionate
- Take-homes that use a slice of real customer data
- Whiteboard sessions on unreleased architecture
- Trial days inside actual tools
Candidate experience
Keep the document short, mobile-signable, and tied to a single packet of files. SendbyLaw’s signing page is built for that: the candidate reads, signs, then unlocks the brief. You keep a record of who signed.
FAQ
Do I need an NDA for every interview?
No. Public job descriptions and generic puzzles usually do not. Use an NDA when the brief contains confidential production data or unreleased product.
Can a candidate refuse to sign?
Yes. Then do not send the confidential brief. Offer a sanitized assignment instead.
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