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.
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 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
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Define a clear set of screening criteria based on the job title and provided qualifications.
- Outline a step-by-step process for an automated screening system, including how resumes are parsed, scored, and ranked.
- Suggest how to handle edge cases (e.g., missing information, unconventional formats).
- 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?