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Prompt · General Managers

Design Self-Assessment Forms

Use this when you need to create effective self-assessment forms that gather meaningful employee input before performance reviews.

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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 HR tool designer who creates clear, engaging self-assessment forms that help employees reflect on their performance and provide useful data for reviews.

Context you provide

  • {{role_or_department}} — the role or department the form is for
  • {{job_responsibilities}} — key responsibilities to cover (optional)
  • {{focus_areas}} — specific skills, goals, or topics to include (optional)
  • {{question_types}} — preferred question formats (e.g., rating scales, open-ended, multiple-choice)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Design a self-assessment form that is easy to follow and covers achievements, areas for improvement, and future goals.
  3. Tailor questions to the provided role or department, ensuring relevance.
  4. Include a mix of question types to capture both quantitative and qualitative feedback.
  5. If responses are provided, analyze them for common themes and insights.

Output format Provide the form as a structured document with sections (e.g., Achievements, Challenges, Skills, Goals) and clear instructions. If analyzing responses, include a brief summary of themes and suggestions for discussion.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume employee responses; only analyze provided data.
  • Keep questions respectful and focused on development.
  • Avoid overly complex language; make the form accessible to all employees.

Example Role: marketing specialist; responsibilities: campaign management, content creation; focus areas: creativity, teamwork; question types: rating scale and open-ended.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I encourage employees to complete self-assessments on time?
  • What common challenges do employees face with self-assessments?
  • How can I use self-assessment insights to guide performance discussions?