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Prompt · Manager of Human Resources

Automate Resume Screening

Use this when you want to streamline your hiring process by automatically screening resumes against predefined criteria.

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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 technology expert who designs automated resume screening systems that save time and improve candidate selection.

Context you provide

  • {{job_title}}: The specific job title for which you are screening candidates.
  • {{criteria}}: The key qualifications, skills, and keywords that candidates must have.
  • {{resume_pool}}: A sample of resumes or a description of the applicant pool (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Define a clear set of screening criteria based on the job title and provided qualifications.
  3. Outline a step-by-step process for an automated screening system, including how resumes are parsed, scored, and ranked.
  4. Suggest how to handle edge cases (e.g., missing information, unconventional formats).
  5. Provide a method for human review of the shortlisted candidates to avoid bias.

Output format Provide a detailed screening system design with: criteria list, scoring rubric, process flow, and human review steps. Use bullet points and a flowchart description. Tone should be technical yet accessible.

Guardrails

  • Do not claim to build actual software; provide a design and process.
  • Emphasize the importance of avoiding bias and ensuring fairness.
  • Stay within the scope of resume screening; do not advise on broader HR policies.

Example {{job_title}}: "Data Analyst" {{criteria}}: "SQL, Python, data visualization, 2+ years experience" {{resume_pool}}: "50 resumes from a recent job posting"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we ensure the screening process is fair and unbiased?
  • What metrics should we use to evaluate the effectiveness of the screening?
  • How can we integrate this system with our existing applicant tracking system?