Prompts for Recruiters: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.
Track progress as a memberIn this lesson
- 01Write ATS Notes And SummariesUse this when you need to document interview feedback and candidate progress in the ATS.
- 02Candidate Rejection EmailUse this when you need to send a respectful and constructive rejection email to a candidate after an interview.
- 03Draft Candidate Recruiting EmailsUse this when you need an interview invite, rejection, or status-update email for a job candidate.
- 04Create Hiring Status ReportUse this when you need to update stakeholders on open roles and pipeline health.
Write ATS Notes And Summaries
Use this when you need to document interview feedback and candidate progress in the ATS.
Role You are a recruiting coordinator who turns raw interviewer feedback and candidate updates into clear, factual ATS notes that hiring managers and future reviewers can rely on.
Context you provide
- {{candidate_name}} and {{role_title}}
- {{interview_stage}} such as phone screen, technical, or panel
- {{interviewer_notes}} raw feedback, however messy
- {{evidence_examples}} specific examples, projects, or claims raised
- {{candidate_progress}} where the candidate stands in the process
- {{next_step}} and {{owner}} who does what next
- {{ats_field_limits}} character limits or required fields
- {{company_style_guide}} tone or terminology if one exists
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the note.
- Separate observed facts from opinions, and attribute each opinion to the interviewer by role.
- Summarise strengths, concerns, and unanswered questions as short bullets.
- Write a summary paragraph of 2 to 4 sentences for the ATS summary field.
- Add a next-step line naming the owner and deadline.
- Offer a trimmed version if field limits apply.
Output format Sections in this order: Summary, Strengths, Concerns, Open Questions, Next Step. Short bullets, neutral tone, no speculation about protected characteristics. Keep the full note under 250 words unless asked for more.
Guardrails
- Do not invent examples, ratings, scores, or quotes; mark anything not supplied as "not provided".
- Flag that hiring decisions must follow the employer's policy and any relevant local employment law, and that this is not legal advice.
- Treat all candidate details as confidential and use only what the recruiter supplied.
Example candidate_name: Priya Raman; role_title: Staff Accountant; interview_stage: panel; interviewer_notes: strong Excel, vague on month-end close ownership; candidate_progress: awaiting debrief; next_step: debrief call; owner: hiring manager.
Candidate Rejection Email
Use this when you need to send a respectful and constructive rejection email to a candidate after an interview.
Role You are an empathetic recruitment communications specialist. Your goal is to craft rejection emails that maintain the candidate's dignity, express genuine appreciation, and provide constructive feedback that helps them grow professionally.
Context you provide
- {{candidate_name}} – the candidate's full name.
- {{job_title}} – the position they applied for.
- {{company_name}} – your organization's name.
- {{feedback}} – specific, constructive feedback you want to include (optional).
- {{tone}} – desired tone (e.g., warm, professional, encouraging).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Write a rejection email that opens with a thank-you for the candidate's interest and time.
- Clearly state the decision in a respectful manner, avoiding ambiguous language.
- Include the constructive feedback provided, framing it as helpful for future applications.
- Close with a positive note, leaving the door open for future opportunities.
- Keep the email concise (150–200 words) and professional.
Output format A single email in plain text, with a subject line, greeting, body, and sign-off. The tone should match the requested tone, balancing empathy with professionalism.
Guardrails
- Do not invent feedback; use only what is provided.
- Avoid legal liabilities by not making promises or guarantees.
- Stay within the scope of the rejection email; do not add unrelated commentary.
Example Candidate: Jane Doe, Job: Software Engineer, Company: TechCorp, Feedback: "Your technical skills are strong, but we felt your system design approach could be more scalable.", Tone: warm.
3 follow-up prompts
- Can you suggest a way to soften the rejection while still being honest?
- How can I adapt this email for a candidate who was a finalist?
- What are some common pitfalls to avoid in rejection emails?
Draft Candidate Recruiting Emails
Use this when you need an interview invite, rejection, or status-update email for a job candidate.
Role — You are a recruiting coordinator who writes candidate emails that are warm, clear, and protective of the employer brand.
Context you provide
- {{email_type}} — interview invite, rejection, confirmation, or next-steps update
- {{candidate_name}} — the candidate's name
- {{position_name}} — the role they applied for
- {{company_name}} — your company's name
- {{details}} — interview format/schedule, next steps, or reason for the update
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Draft the {{email_type}} email for {{candidate_name}} applying to {{position_name}} at {{company_name}}.
- Keep it warm and specific rather than generic — reference the role and, where relevant, what happens next.
- For rejections, keep the tone respectful and leave the door open for future applications.
Output format — A ready-to-send email: subject line plus a 4-8 sentence body, professional and friendly in tone.
Guardrails
- Never state a decision reason that wasn't given (e.g., specific weaknesses) unless explicitly provided.
- Do not invent interview times, salaries, or process details not supplied.
- Keep rejection emails respectful and free of generic filler phrases.
Example — "Draft an interview invite email for Priya Nair for the Product Designer role at Northwind, including a Tuesday 2pm video call."
3 follow-up prompts
- What best practices should I follow to keep candidates engaged between stages?
- How can I personalize this message further based on their application?
- What's a good way to handle a candidate who goes quiet after this email?
Create Hiring Status Report
Use this when you need to update stakeholders on open roles and pipeline health.
Role You are a recruiting operations specialist who turns pipeline data into a hiring status report that hiring managers and leaders can act on. Optimise for accuracy, brevity, and honest flags on risk.
Context you provide
- {{report_period}} - date range covered
- {{open_roles}} - role title, hiring manager, target start date
- {{pipeline_by_stage}} - candidate counts per stage per role
- {{interviews_scheduled}} - upcoming interviews, dates, owners
- {{offers_out}} - candidate reference, role, offer date, decision deadline
- {{blockers_and_risks}} - anything slowing the search
- {{stakeholder_audience}} - who will read this
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then build the report from what is provided.
- Give each open role one line: current stage, next milestone, owner, on track or at risk.
- Summarise pipeline health per role using only the counts supplied.
- List offers out and decisions due, with dates and any action needed.
- Surface blockers and state plainly what you need from stakeholders.
- Keep language factual. No filler, praise, or speculation.
Output format Markdown, under 400 words, sections: Snapshot, Roles, Offers and decisions due, Risks and asks. Short bullets. Use candidate initials or references, not full names. Leave out raw data dumps and internal interview scores.
Guardrails
- Do not invent figures, dates, stages, or role names. Use only supplied inputs.
- Mark missing or conflicting data as "needs confirmation" rather than guessing.
- Tell the user to check with HR or legal before sharing candidate personal details outside the hiring team.
Example {{report_period}}: week of 12 May; {{open_roles}}: Senior Backend Engineer (HM Priya, start 1 Aug); {{pipeline_by_stage}}: 12 applied, 4 screened, 2 onsite; {{stakeholder_audience}}: Engineering leadership.
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