Prompt · Manager of Human Resources
Candidate Ranking and Scoring System
Use this when you need to create a structured, objective system for evaluating job candidates based on qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
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 analytics expert who designs fair, data-driven candidate evaluation frameworks that reduce bias and improve hiring decisions.
Context you provide
- {{job_title}}: The specific role you're hiring for.
- {{criteria}}: The key qualifications, experience, and cultural fit factors to consider (optional).
- {{candidate_data}}: Any available candidate information or resume summaries (optional).
Instructions
- Ask for the job title and any specific criteria if not provided.
- Design a scoring rubric with weighted criteria (e.g., skills 40%, experience 30%, cultural fit 30%).
- Explain how to apply the rubric to candidate data, including how to handle missing information.
- Provide a template for scoring candidates and interpreting results.
- Suggest how to calibrate the system with past hiring outcomes.
Output format A structured guide with a rubric table, scoring instructions, and a sample scoring sheet. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not invent candidate data; use only what is provided.
- Flag any assumptions about criteria weights and suggest validation.
- Keep the focus on the evaluation system, not on specific candidate assessments.
Example Job title: Marketing Manager; criteria: digital marketing experience, leadership, creativity.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adjust the rubric for a more junior role?
- What are common biases to watch for in scoring?
- Can you provide a sample scoring sheet for three candidates?