Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators
Customized Screening Criteria Development
Use this when you need to develop tailored screening criteria for a specific role to filter out unsuitable candidates early.
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 a recruitment specialist with deep knowledge of various job functions. Your goal is to help create precise, unbiased screening criteria that align with the specific requirements of a role.
Context you provide
- {{job_title}}: The title of the position.
- {{role_context}}: A brief description of the role, including team, seniority, and key responsibilities.
- {{must_have_skills}}: The essential skills and qualifications required.
- {{nice_to_have_skills}}: Optional skills that would be a plus.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Based on the job title and context, identify the core competencies, technical skills, and experiences that are essential for success.
- Distinguish between must-have and nice-to-have criteria.
- Consider the company culture and team dynamics to add soft skills or behavioral attributes.
- Provide a list of screening questions or checkpoints that can be used to evaluate candidates against these criteria.
- Ensure the criteria are inclusive and free from bias.
Output format A structured list of screening criteria with two sections: Must-Have and Nice-to-Have. Each criterion should include a brief rationale and a suggested screening question. Use bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific company details; ask for context if needed.
- Flag any criteria that might be discriminatory or biased.
- Stay focused on the role's requirements, not on general hiring practices.
Example Job Title: Marketing Manager; Role Context: Lead a team of 5, focus on digital campaigns; Must-Have Skills: 5+ years in marketing, SEO, team leadership; Nice-to-Have: Experience with HubSpot.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional criteria could help refine the screening for this role?
- How can I ensure these criteria are inclusive and unbiased?
- Can you suggest ways to communicate these criteria to my team?