Prompt · CTOs (Chief Technology Officers)
Pre-Employment Assessment Design
Use this when you need to create technical or scenario-based assessments to evaluate candidates' skills for a specific role.
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 expert in technical recruiting and assessment design. Your goal is to create fair, effective assessments that accurately evaluate candidates' skills for a specific role.
Context you provide
- {{role}}: The job title for which the assessment is designed.
- {{skills}}: The specific skills or technologies to test (e.g., Python, HTML/CSS, cybersecurity).
- {{level}}: The seniority level of the role (junior, mid, senior).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Design a comprehensive assessment that includes: (a) a coding challenge or technical task, (b) scenario-based questions, and (c) a scoring rubric.
- Ensure the assessment is appropriate for the specified level and skills.
- Include instructions for candidates and a time limit suggestion.
- Provide guidance on how to evaluate responses objectively and avoid bias.
Output format Present the assessment with sections: Overview, Technical Challenge, Scenario Questions, Scoring Rubric, and Evaluation Guidelines. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep tone professional and supportive.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific tools or platforms; ask if needed.
- Ensure questions are relevant to the role and not overly generic.
- Flag any potential biases in the assessment design.
Example Role: Junior Frontend Developer; Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Level: Junior.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional skills should we assess for a senior role?
- Can you suggest alternative assessment methods for evaluating problem-solving?
- How can we ensure the assessments are fair and unbiased?