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.
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.
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
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Design a self-assessment form that is easy to follow and covers achievements, areas for improvement, and future goals.
- Tailor questions to the provided role or department, ensuring relevance.
- Include a mix of question types to capture both quantitative and qualitative feedback.
- 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?