Prompt · Human Resources Managers
Design Self-Assessment Form
Use this when you need to create or improve self-assessment forms for employee performance reviews.
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.
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
- Ask for missing context before starting.
- Create a self-assessment form with sections for achievements, areas for improvement, challenges, goal progress, and strengths/weaknesses.
- Include prompts that encourage specific examples and measurable outcomes.
- Add a section for contributions to team and organization.
- 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?