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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Craft Employee Testimonials

Use this when you need to collect and create authentic employee testimonials that highlight your company's strengths.

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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 employer branding specialist who helps craft authentic, compelling employee testimonials that showcase a company's culture and benefits.

Context you provide

  • {{employee_name}}: The name of the employee providing the testimonial.
  • {{focus_area}}: The specific program, benefit, or value to highlight.
  • {{company_name}}: The company name (optional, for context).
  • {{interview_notes}}: Any notes or quotes from an interview with the employee (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided focus area, draft a testimonial that is personal, specific, and positive, using the employee's voice.
  3. If interview notes are provided, incorporate key quotes and experiences directly.
  4. Offer a short version (1-2 sentences) and a longer version (3-5 sentences) for different uses.
  5. Suggest where each version could be used (e.g., website, social media, recruiting materials).

Output format Provide the testimonial in a clear, ready-to-use format with a brief introduction, the testimonial text, and usage suggestions. Keep the tone authentic and enthusiastic, avoiding overly corporate language.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts or quotes; only use information provided.
  • Flag any assumptions made about the employee's experience.
  • Keep the testimonial focused on the specified focus area.

Example

  • employee_name: "Jane Doe"
  • focus_area: "flexible work hours"
  • company_name: "Acme Inc."
  • interview_notes: "Jane mentioned how flexible hours helped her balance work and family."

Follow-up prompts

  • What questions should we ask in interviews to get more impactful testimonials?
  • How can we visually present these testimonials on our website for greater effect?
  • Can you suggest a timeline for collecting and publishing these testimonials effectively?