Prompt · General Managers
Prepare Interview Questions
Use this when you need to generate tailored interview questions to assess candidates for a specific role.
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.
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
- If any of the required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
- Based on the job title and industry, identify the key competencies that are critical for success in that role.
- Generate a list of 10-15 interview questions, each targeting one or more of the specified competencies.
- For each question, provide a brief note on what a strong answer would demonstrate.
- 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?