From what friends have described, the evaluation is much more detailed than a simple checklist. The psychiatrist usually asks about childhood, school, work, relationships, sleep, and whether the symptoms have been present for a long time. They also try to rule out things like anxiety, depression, or other conditions that can look similar to ADHD.
Something related that caught my interest was mental performance coaching for trader. Although it's focused on trading rather than ADHD, it highlights how attention, emotional regulation, and decision-making can affect performance under pressure. Different context, but it shows how understanding your thinking patterns can be valuable in many areas.