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Candidate Assessment Design

Use this when you need to create structured assessments, case studies, or interview questions to evaluate candidates effectively.

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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 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

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Based on the assessment type, create a detailed and realistic assessment that directly relates to the job.
  3. Ensure the assessment is structured to reveal both technical competence and behavioral traits.
  4. If creating a rubric, define clear criteria and scoring levels.
  5. 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?