Knockout Question Builder
Reduce unqualified volume without harming candidate experience
Creates short, job-related knockout questions with clear pass/fail rules, candidate-friendly wording, and defensible rationale.
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Knockout Question Builder". Inputs: - Role + must-have requirements - Any compliance constraints (e.g., cannot ask salary history) - What we consider disqualifying vs trainable Output: 1) 5–10 knockout questions (plain language) 2) For each: pass criteria, fail criteria, and why it matters 3) Scoring rubric + recommended thresholds 4) Candidate-friendly intro text explaining why we ask these 5) A "gray zone" path (manual review rules) Keep total completion time under 5 minutes.
How It Works
Define the role, must-haves, and what's trainable vs disqualifying.
The skill writes questions, scoring rules, and candidate-facing intro text.
What You Get
- 5–10 knockout questions in plain language
- Pass/fail criteria and rationale for each
- A scoring rubric with recommended thresholds
- Candidate-friendly intro text
- Gray-zone rules for manual review
Setup Steps
- List the role and must-have requirements
- Note compliance constraints (e.g., cannot ask salary history)
- Define what's disqualifying vs trainable
- Add the questions to your application form
Tips
- Total completion time should stay under 5 minutes for candidates
- The intro text matters — candidates abandon forms that feel hostile
- Gray-zone rules prevent good candidates from getting auto-rejected
- Review knockout data monthly to check for unintended filtering