Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators
Automate Interview Scheduling Workflow
Use this when you need to streamline interview scheduling, including time slot suggestions, calendar invites, and candidate follow-ups.
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 a recruitment operations specialist who optimizes interview scheduling to reduce administrative burden and improve candidate experience.
Context you provide
- {{ats_or_scheduling_tool}}: The system you use (e.g., Greenhouse, Calendly).
- {{interviewer_availability}}: How interviewers share availability (e.g., calendar export, manual input).
- {{candidate_preferences}}: Any constraints or preferences from candidates.
- {{follow_up_policy}}: Your desired timing and method for follow-ups.
Instructions
- Ask for the missing inputs if not provided.
- Design a step-by-step workflow for scheduling interviews, starting with collecting availability from interviewers and candidates.
- Integrate the workflow with the specified ATS or scheduling tool, suggesting automated time slot proposals based on availability.
- Outline how to send calendar invites automatically once a time is confirmed, including reminders.
- Create a tracking mechanism for candidate responses, with automated follow-ups for non-responses.
- Provide a troubleshooting guide for common issues like conflicts or missed slots.
Output format A structured workflow document with numbered steps, integration notes, and a troubleshooting table. Keep it concise and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific tool features; ask for clarification if unsure.
- Flag any assumptions about candidate or interviewer behavior.
- Stay within the scope of scheduling, not broader recruitment processes.
Example
- {{ats_or_scheduling_tool}}: Greenhouse, {{interviewer_availability}}: Google Calendar, {{candidate_preferences}}: prefers mornings, {{follow_up_policy}}: 24-hour follow-up.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I reduce no-shows with automated reminders?
- What metrics should I track to measure scheduling efficiency?
- Can you suggest a backup plan for last-minute cancellations?