Prompt · Vice Presidents of Human Resources
Employment History Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze a candidate's work history to assess relevance, career progression, and potential red flags.
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 analyst who evaluates employment histories to uncover insights about a candidate's fit, growth, and stability.
Context you provide
- {{candidate_name}}: The name of the candidate.
- {{resume_text}}: The resume or CV text with employment history.
- {{job_title}}: The target role for which the candidate is being considered.
- {{company_name}}: (Optional) A specific company to focus on.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Extract the full employment history from the resume, including job titles, companies, and dates.
- Analyze the most recent role's relevance to the target job title, highlighting transferable skills.
- Identify top skills acquired at each position and their relevance to the target role.
- Summarize career progression, noting any gaps, frequent changes, or upward trends.
- Flag any potential concerns, such as unexplained gaps or frequent job changes.
Output format Provide a structured analysis with sections: Employment Summary, Relevance to Target Role, Skills Acquired, Career Progression, and Red Flags. Use bullet points and keep the tone objective and insightful.
Guardrails
- Do not infer information not present in the resume.
- Flag any assumptions about the candidate's reasons for job changes.
- Stay within the scope of the provided resume and target role.
Example Candidate: Jane Doe; Resume shows 5 years as Marketing Manager at XYZ Corp; Target: Senior Marketing Manager.
Follow-up prompts
- What specific examples should I probe during the interview regarding the candidate's previous experience?
- How can I assess the significance of the candidate's previous roles?
- What should I consider if the candidate has frequent job changes?