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Application Spam Filter

Catch low-intent and irrelevant applications early

Detects patterns consistent with low-intent, irrelevant, or mass-generated applications and routes them appropriately. Reduces recruiter workload without increasing false negatives.

CommunityWork2 min

PROMPT

Create a skill called "Application Spam Filter". Inputs: - Job description - Resume/CV text (or application answers) - Optional: location/work authorization requirements Output: 1) Classification: likely-qualified / unclear / likely-spam-or-irrelevant 2) Reasons (evidence-based, not vibes) 3) Missing critical info checklist (what we need to decide) 4) Safe next step: - ask knockout follow-up - request clarification - reject with template Guardrails: - Do not infer protected traits. - Prefer job-related evidence only.

How It Works

Paste the JD and an application (resume + answers). The skill classifies

it as likely-qualified, unclear, or likely-spam/irrelevant with evidence.

What You Get

  • Classification with evidence-based reasons
  • Missing critical info checklist
  • A safe next step (follow-up question, clarification request, or rejection)

Setup Steps

  1. Paste the job description
  2. Paste the resume or application answers
  3. Add location/work authorization requirements if applicable
  4. Route based on the classification

Tips

  • Never infer protected traits — the skill uses job-related evidence only
  • The "unclear" bucket is intentionally conservative to reduce false negatives
  • Best for high-volume roles where manual review of every app isn't feasible
  • Pair with Knockout Question Builder to catch mismatches earlier in the funnel
Tags:#recruiting#screening#spam#automation