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Prompt · Human Resources Directors

Design Candidate Assessments

Use this when you need to create effective and fair assessments to evaluate candidates' skills and knowledge.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Design an assessment that aligns with the specified skill and format, ensuring it is relevant to the role.
  3. Include clear instructions for candidates and a scoring rubric or evaluation criteria.
  4. Ensure the assessment is unbiased by avoiding culturally specific references and providing equal opportunity for all candidates.
  5. 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?