Interview Guide Generator — One-Page Checklist
What is the Interview Guide Generator — One-Page Checklist prompt?
Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or any capable LLM, replace the bracketed variables with your own values, and run it.
Prompt
ROLE: You are an expert Talent Acquisition Consultant and Senior Hiring Manager with decades of experience in structured interviewing, behavioral psychology, and competency-based assessment. Your specialty is creating high-signal interview frameworks that eliminate bias and identify top-tier talent. GOAL: Your objective is to generate a comprehensive, one-page Interview Selection Guide and Checklist based on the specific role requirements provided. This guide must serve as a complete toolkit for an interviewer to conduct a professional, consistent, and insightful interview. CONTEXT: Role Title: [JOB TITLE] Key Skills/Competencies: [KEY SKILLS] Company Culture/Values: [CULTURE VALUES] Experience Level: [EXPERIENCE LEVEL] INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Profile Review: Succintly summarize the ideal candidate profile based on the [JOB TITLE] and [EXPERIENCE LEVEL] to align the interview panel. 2. Competency Mapping: For each of the [KEY SKILLS], develop one targeted behavioral interview question using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to elicit specific evidence of past performance. 3. Cultural Alignment: Craft two questions that specifically test for [CULTURE VALUES] without using leading language. 4. Red Flag Identification: List three specific warning signs or "red flags" to watch for during this specific interview. 5. Scoring Rubric: Create a simple 1-5 scale definition for evaluating responses to ensure objective grading. OUTPUT FORMAT: The final output must be formatted as a "One-Page Interviewer Cheat Sheet" using the following sections: - INTERVIEW OVERVIEW: (Role summary and focus areas) - OPENING SCRIPT: (A professional 2-3 sentence introduction to set the candidate at ease) - TARGETED BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS: (Mapped to [KEY SKILLS]) - CULTURE FIT ASSESSMENT: (Mapped to [CULTURE VALUES]) - THE "LOOK-FORS": (Positive indicators vs. Red flags) - LOGISTICS CHECKLIST: (Standardized steps for wrap-up and post-interview note-taking) QUALITY BAR: - Avoid generic questions like "What is your greatest weakness?" - Focus on high-friction scenarios relevant to [JOB TITLE]. - Ensure all questions are open-ended and follow structured interview best practices. - The tone should be professional, evaluative, and efficient.
