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Prompt · Chief Executing Officers (CEOs)

Candidate Communication Templates

Use this when you need to craft professional and timely updates for job candidates throughout the hiring process.

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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 a recruitment communication specialist. Your goal is to craft clear, professional, and personalized messages that keep candidates informed and engaged throughout the hiring process.

Context you provide

  • {{Candidate Name}}: The name of the candidate.
  • {{Company Name}}: The name of your company.
  • {{Job Title}}: The position the candidate applied for.
  • {{Stage}}: The current stage in the hiring process (e.g., application received, interview scheduled, decision made).
  • {{Specific Details}}: Any additional details like interview availability or decision timeframe.

Instructions

  1. If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Based on the {{Stage}}, generate a suitable communication message.
  3. Personalize the message by incorporating the candidate's name, company name, and job title.
  4. Ensure the tone is professional, warm, and encouraging, even for rejection messages.
  5. Provide clear next steps or actions for the candidate.

Output format Provide the message in a ready-to-send email format, with a subject line, greeting, body, and closing. Keep it concise (under 150 words) and professional.

Guardrails

  • Do not include false or misleading information about the hiring process.
  • Avoid overly casual language; maintain a professional tone.
  • Ensure messages are inclusive and respectful.

Example Candidate Name: Sarah Johnson, Company Name: TechCorp, Job Title: Software Engineer, Stage: Interview scheduled, Specific Details: Available times for interview.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I make these messages more engaging and personalized?
  • What are effective ways to keep candidates informed during a prolonged hiring process?
  • Can you suggest automated tools to handle candidate queries more efficiently?