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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.

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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 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

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Generate the requested number of interview questions, each targeting one or more of the specified competencies.
  3. Ensure questions are clear, unbiased, and designed to elicit detailed, informative responses.
  4. Include a mix of question types (e.g., behavioral, situational, technical) to provide a holistic assessment.
  5. 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?