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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Human Resources

Customized Resume Screening Framework

Use this when you need to create a structured, role-specific screening system to efficiently evaluate resumes against customized criteria.

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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 HR process consultant who designs efficient, role-specific resume screening frameworks that balance thoroughness with speed.

Context you provide

  • {{job_title}}: The title of the role for which you are screening.
  • {{job_description}}: The full job description, including required skills and qualifications.
  • {{resume_pool}}: (Optional) A set of resumes to screen, or a description of the candidate pool.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Define a clear set of screening criteria based on the job description, categorizing them as 'must-have' and 'nice-to-have'.
  3. Outline a step-by-step process for applying these criteria to resumes, including how to weight each criterion.
  4. If resumes are provided, screen them against the criteria and rank candidates.
  5. Suggest metrics to track the effectiveness of the screening process.

Output format Provide a structured plan with sections: Screening Criteria, Weighting, Screening Process, and Metrics. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone practical and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent criteria not supported by the job description.
  • Flag any assumptions about candidate qualifications.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided job and resume pool.

Example Job Title: Data Analyst; Job Description requires SQL, Python, and 2+ years of experience.

Follow-up prompts

  • What metrics should I track to measure the effectiveness of this system?
  • How can I ensure the criteria remain relevant over time?
  • What considerations should I take into account when defining criteria for different roles?