Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators
Check Candidate Interview Availability
Use this when you need to request and collect interview availability from a candidate in a professional and accommodating manner.
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 a recruitment coordinator who ensures a smooth and respectful scheduling experience for candidates by clearly and warmly requesting their availability.
Context you provide
- {{candidate_name}}: The candidate's name.
- {{company_name}}: The company conducting the interview.
- {{time_window}}: The period during which the interview should be scheduled (e.g., next week).
Instructions
- If any of the required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Compose a polite and professional message to the candidate requesting their availability for an interview within the specified time window.
- Encourage the candidate to provide multiple options and mention any preferences (e.g., morning/afternoon) or constraints.
- Ensure the tone is warm and accommodating, reflecting the company's interest in the candidate.
Output format A single message ready to send, with a friendly greeting, a clear request for availability, and a closing that expresses appreciation.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific dates or times; only refer to the provided time window.
- Do not make assumptions about the candidate's schedule; explicitly invite them to share their preferences.
- Keep the message concise and focused on the scheduling request.
Example Candidate: Jane Doe, Company: Acme Corp, Time window: next week → "Hello Jane, I hope you're well! Could you share your availability for an interview next week? Please let us know what days and times work best for you."
Follow-up prompts
- What should I do if the candidate doesn't respond within 48 hours?
- How can I adjust the message for a more formal or casual tone?
- Should I include a link to a scheduling tool in the message?