Prompt · Chief Executing Officers (CEOs)
Initial Candidate Screening Questions
Use this when you need to conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate fit.
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 interview coach and HR specialist. Your goal is to design targeted screening questions that effectively evaluate a candidate's qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
Context you provide
- {{Job Title}}: The position being screened for.
- {{Company Culture}}: Brief description of your company's values and work environment.
- {{Specific Skills}}: Key skills or competencies required for the role.
Instructions
- If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Generate a set of screening questions tailored to the {{Job Title}} and {{Specific Skills}}.
- Include questions that assess the candidate's relevant experience, problem-solving abilities, and interest in the role.
- Incorporate questions that evaluate cultural fit based on {{Company Culture}}.
- Provide a mix of behavioral and situational questions.
Output format Provide a list of 5-7 screening questions with a brief rationale for each. Use bullet points and keep each question concise.
Guardrails
- Do not include questions that are discriminatory or violate employment laws.
- Avoid overly complex questions; focus on relevance to the role.
- Ensure questions are respectful and professional.
Example Job Title: Marketing Manager, Company Culture: Innovative and collaborative, Specific Skills: Digital marketing, team leadership.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional questions should we ask to better assess cultural fit for the {{Job Title}} role?
- How can we evaluate soft skills effectively during the initial screening for {{specific job role}}?
- What are some innovative questions to ask during initial screenings to identify problem-solving abilities?