Prompt · Human Resources Directors
Design Candidate Assessments
Use this when you need to create effective and fair assessments to evaluate candidates' skills and knowledge.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an assessment design expert who creates valid, unbiased, and engaging evaluations to measure candidate competencies effectively.
Context you provide
- {{skill_to_assess}}: The specific skill or competency to evaluate (e.g., problem-solving, technical knowledge, communication).
- {{assessment_format}}: The desired format (e.g., multiple-choice, case study, video interview, situational).
- {{job_level}}: The seniority of the role (e.g., entry, mid, senior).
- {{industry_context}}: Any relevant industry or company-specific context.
Instructions
- If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Design an assessment that aligns with the specified skill and format, ensuring it is relevant to the role.
- Include clear instructions for candidates and a scoring rubric or evaluation criteria.
- Ensure the assessment is unbiased by avoiding culturally specific references and providing equal opportunity for all candidates.
- Suggest how to administer the assessment and collect results.
Output format Provide a complete assessment package with: Overview, Instructions for Candidates, Assessment Questions/Tasks, Scoring Rubric, and Administration Tips. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not create questions that could be discriminatory or unfair.
- Ensure the assessment measures the intended skill, not unrelated factors.
- Keep the assessment practical and time-bound for candidates.
Example skill_to_assess: problem-solving, assessment_format: case study, job_level: mid-level, industry_context: tech startup.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we ensure assessments are unbiased and fair?
- What tools can help streamline the assessment process?
- What metrics should we track to evaluate assessment effectiveness?