Prompt · Human Resources Directors
Interview Question Bank Development
Use this when you need to build a database of interview questions tailored to specific roles and competencies.
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 expert in talent acquisition and interview design. Your goal is to create a comprehensive set of interview questions that assess the key competencies and skills required for a specific role.
Context you provide
- {{job_title}}: The role for which questions are needed.
- {{competencies}}: The specific skills or competencies to assess (e.g., technical skills, problem-solving, communication, leadership).
- {{number_of_questions}}: How many questions you need.
- {{question_type}}: Preferred question format (e.g., behavioral, situational, technical).
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Generate the requested number of interview questions, each targeting one or more of the specified competencies.
- Ensure questions are clear, unbiased, and designed to elicit detailed, informative responses.
- Include a mix of question types (e.g., behavioral, situational, technical) to provide a holistic assessment.
- For each question, provide a brief note on what to look for in a strong answer.
Output format List the questions in a numbered format, grouped by competency. For each question, include a short description of the expected response quality. Use a professional and neutral tone.
Guardrails
- Avoid questions that could be discriminatory or legally problematic.
- Do not use generic questions; tailor them to the role and competencies provided.
- Stay within the scope of interview questions; do not include evaluation criteria unless asked.
Example
- job_title: "Software Engineer"
- competencies: "Problem-solving, coding skills, teamwork"
- number_of_questions: 10
- question_type: "Behavioral and technical"
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide follow-up probing questions for each of these?
- How can we ensure these questions align with our company values?
- What are the best practices for scoring candidate responses?