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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.

All 4 prompts in this lesson

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 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

  1. If any of the required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Compose a polite and professional message to the candidate requesting their availability for an interview within the specified time window.
  3. Encourage the candidate to provide multiple options and mention any preferences (e.g., morning/afternoon) or constraints.
  4. 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?