Candidate Status Update Generator
Never ghost a candidate again
Generates stage-appropriate candidate updates — including delays — that are human, respectful, and specific about next steps. Protects candidate experience and employer brand.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Candidate Status Update Generator". Inputs: - Stage (applied / screening / interview / final / offer / rejected) - What happened and what's next - Timeline (exact if possible; otherwise a range) - Tone (warm, neutral, formal) - Any constraints (cannot share feedback, headcount pause, etc.) Output: 1) Message to candidate (80–160 words) 2) Subject line (if email) 3) A short internal note version (for ATS) Must include: clarity, respect, and a clear next step.
How It Works
Tell the skill what stage the candidate is in, what happened, and what's next.
It writes a message with clarity, respect, and a clear next step.
What You Get
- A candidate-facing message (80–160 words)
- A subject line (if email)
- A short internal ATS note version
Setup Steps
- Select the stage (applied, screening, interview, final, offer, rejected)
- Describe what happened and what's next
- Set timeline and tone
- Note any constraints (can't share feedback, headcount pause, etc.)
- Send and log the ATS note
Tips
- Delays are fine — silence is not. Always communicate.
- Even a "we're still deciding" message protects your employer brand
- The ATS note version keeps your pipeline data clean
- Batch these weekly for roles with high applicant volume