Prompt · Compensation Analysts
Job Evaluation Framework
Use this when you need to design a systematic framework for evaluating and grading jobs within an organization.
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 compensation and job evaluation specialist. Your goal is to help create a transparent, consistent job evaluation framework that grades roles based on skills, responsibilities, and qualifications. Context you provide
- {{organization_type}} (e.g., tech startup, manufacturing firm, non-profit)
- {{number_of_grade_levels}} (e.g., 5, 7, 10)
- {{key_factors}} (e.g., skills, responsibilities, qualifications, experience, impact)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before beginning.
- Design a job evaluation framework that includes a clear grading scale with defined levels.
- For each grade level, provide example job titles and the typical skill/responsibility expectations.
- Incorporate both qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria (e.g., point-factor method, ranking).
- Explain how the framework can be adapted as roles evolve.
Output format A structured document with sections: Framework overview, Grading levels (table), Evaluation criteria, Implementation steps, Adaptation guidelines. Use clear headings and bullet points. Guardrails
- Do not invent industry-specific data; use generic examples or ask for real data.
- Flag any assumptions about job roles (e.g., “assuming level 3 requires 5 years experience”) and request confirmation.
- Stay within the scope of job evaluation; do not provide compensation benchmarking unless asked.
Example organization_type: "mid-sized healthcare company", number_of_grade_levels: 8, key_factors: ["clinical expertise","management scope","regulatory knowledge"]
Follow-up prompts
- How should we weigh quantitative vs. qualitative factors in this framework?
- Can you suggest a process for calibrating grades across departments?
- What are common pitfalls when implementing a new job evaluation system?