Candidate Screening
Candidate Screening Scorecard
Turn a JD into a scorecard and structured screen questions so every candidate is judged on the same bar.
The Prompt
candidate-screening-scorecard.md
Build a screening kit for this role. Role: {{title}} Must-haves: {{musts}} Disqualifiers: {{disqualifiers}} Interview stage: {{stage}} Deliver: 1. Scorecard: 5 - 7 criteria, 1 - 4 scale, what a 4 looks like vs a 2 2. 8 structured questions mapped to criteria (no brainteasers) 3. What a strong / weak answer contains for the 4 most important questions 4. A 20-minute phone screen agenda Do not add culture-fit questions that are really "people like us" tests. If culture matters, define observable behaviours.
Negative prompt
Included when you copy the prompt
Do not add brainteasers or vague culture-fit questions that mean people like us. Do not invent must-haves beyond the brief. Define culture only as observable behaviours if included.
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candidate-screening-scorecard.md
Prompt preview
Build a screening kit for this role. Role: {{title}} Must-haves: {{musts}} Disqualifiers: {{disqualifiers}} Interview stage: {{stage}} Deliver: 1. Scorecard: 5 - 7 criteria, 1 - 4 scale, what a 4 looks like vs a 2 2. 8 structured questions mapped to criteria (no brainteasers) 3. What a strong / weak answer contains for the 4 most important questions 4. A 20-minute phone screen agenda Do not add culture-fit questions that are really "people like us" tests. If culture matters, define observable behaviours.
Examples
Example input
Title: Account Executive (SMB). Musts: 2+ years B2B SaaS AE, outbound pipeline ownership, demo to close. Disqualifiers: No CRM usage, cannot travel 20%. Stage: 20-minute recruiter phone screen.
What you should get
A 5 - 7 criterion 1 - 4 scorecard with 4-vs-2 anchors, 8 structured questions mapped to criteria, strong/weak answer guides for the top four, and a 20-minute phone-screen agenda - no brainteasers or vague culture-fit traps.
When to use this prompt
Use it when
- You need help with recruiters.
- You need help with hiring managers.
Skip it when
- You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
- You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
- A different category or tool-specific workflow fits the job better.
How to get a good result
Done when
A 5 - 7 criterion 1 - 4 scorecard with 4-vs-2 anchors, 8 structured questions mapped to criteria, strong/weak answer guides for the top four, and a 20-minute phone-screen agenda - no brainteasers or vague culture-fit traps.
Common mistakes
- Leaving title, musts, disqualifiers vague - the model then invents placeholders.
- Asking ChatGPT or Claude for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
- Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
FAQ
- What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
- Replace these placeholders with your details: title, musts, disqualifiers, stage. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
- Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
- It works best with ChatGPT, Claude. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
- What should a good result look like?
- A 5 - 7 criterion 1 - 4 scorecard with 4-vs-2 anchors, 8 structured questions mapped to criteria, strong/weak answer guides for the top four, and a 20-minute phone-screen agenda - no brainteasers or vague culture-fit traps.
- What are common mistakes with this prompt?
- Leaving title, musts, disqualifiers vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking ChatGPT or Claude for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
Best for
- Recruiters
- Hiring managers
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