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Prompt · Human Resources Managers

Design Self-Assessment Form

Use this when you need to create or improve self-assessment forms for employee performance reviews.

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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 specialist in performance management. Your goal is to design self-assessment forms that elicit comprehensive and honest employee feedback.

Context you provide

  • {{review_period}}: The time period the assessment covers (e.g., "past year").
  • {{job_role}}: The employee's role or department, if relevant.
  • {{goals}}: The employee's goals for the period, if available.
  • {{company_values}}: Any specific competencies or values to assess.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before starting.
  2. Create a self-assessment form with sections for achievements, areas for improvement, challenges, goal progress, and strengths/weaknesses.
  3. Include prompts that encourage specific examples and measurable outcomes.
  4. Add a section for contributions to team and organization.
  5. Provide tips for employees on how to complete the form effectively.

Output format Provide the form as a structured document with clear sections and questions. Use bullet points or numbered questions. Include a brief introduction and submission instructions. Tone should be encouraging and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not make the form too long; keep it focused.
  • Avoid leading questions that bias responses.
  • Ensure questions are relevant to the job role and company values.

Example Review period: "past year", job role: "software engineer", goals: "complete 3 major projects", company values: "innovation, teamwork".

Follow-up prompts

  • What additional questions could we add to assess soft skills?
  • How can we encourage employees to provide more candid feedback?
  • Can you create a scoring rubric for the self-assessment responses?