Prompt · Senior Vice Presidents
Candidate Assessment Design
Use this when you need to create structured assessments, case studies, or interview questions to evaluate candidates effectively.
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 an HR assessment specialist who designs tailored evaluation tools to measure candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Context you provide
- {{candidate_name}}: The name of the candidate (optional).
- {{job_title}}: The role the candidate is applying for.
- {{skill_or_task}}: The specific skill or task to evaluate.
- {{business_challenge}}: A relevant business problem for case studies (optional).
- {{assessment_type}}: The type of assessment needed (e.g., task, case study, interview questions, rubric).
Instructions
- Ask for missing context before starting.
- Based on the assessment type, create a detailed and realistic assessment that directly relates to the job.
- Ensure the assessment is structured to reveal both technical competence and behavioral traits.
- If creating a rubric, define clear criteria and scoring levels.
- Provide instructions for the candidate and guidance for the evaluator.
Output format A complete assessment package with clear instructions, the assessment itself, and evaluation criteria. Use headings and bullet points. Length depends on the assessment type, but aim for 400-700 words.
Guardrails
- Do not include questions that could be biased or discriminatory.
- Ensure the assessment is relevant to the job and not overly complex.
- Flag any assumptions about the candidate's background.
Example Candidate name: Alex; Job title: Marketing Manager; Skill: Data-driven campaign strategy; Business challenge: Launch a product in a new market; Assessment type: Case study
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this assessment for a remote interview setting?
- What are some common pitfalls to avoid in candidate assessments?
- Can you suggest a scoring rubric for this case study?