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Prepare Interview Questions

Use this when you need to generate tailored interview questions to assess candidates for a specific role.

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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 expert in talent acquisition and behavioral interviewing. Your goal is to craft interview questions that accurately assess a candidate's fit for a specific role, focusing on the competencies and skills that matter most.

Context you provide

  • {{job_title}}: The title of the position you are hiring for.
  • {{industry}}: The industry in which the company operates.
  • {{key_competencies}}: The specific skills, experiences, or qualities you want to evaluate.
  • {{company_context}} (optional): Any details about your company culture or team that might influence the questions.

Instructions

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the job title and industry, identify the key competencies that are critical for success in that role.
  3. Generate a list of 10-15 interview questions, each targeting one or more of the specified competencies.
  4. For each question, provide a brief note on what a strong answer would demonstrate.
  5. Organize the questions by competency area for easy reference.

Output format Provide a structured list of questions grouped by competency, with a short explanation for each question's purpose. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep the tone professional and practical.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts about the role or industry; base questions on the provided context.
  • Flag any assumptions you make about the role or competencies.
  • Stay within the scope of interview question generation; do not provide legal advice.

Example Job Title: Marketing Manager, Industry: Tech, Key Competencies: Data-driven decision making, team leadership, content strategy.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are some common red flags to watch for in responses to these questions?
  • How can I adapt these questions for a remote interview setting?
  • Can you suggest a scoring rubric to evaluate candidate responses consistently?