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Phone Screen Scorecard

Better screens, fewer wasted interviews

Produces a structured phone screen guide that validates must-haves quickly, captures decision-grade notes, and standardizes pass/fail across recruiters.

CommunityWork3 min

PROMPT

Create a skill called "Phone Screen Scorecard". Inputs: - Job description - Must-have requirements - Dealbreakers (work authorization, shifts, location, etc.) - Pay range (optional) Output: 1) A 20–30 minute screen script (sections + questions) 2) A scoring rubric (1–5) for each section 3) Required data fields to capture (for ATS notes consistency) 4) A close script (next steps + timeline) 5) A candidate FAQ mini-brief (to reduce drop-off)

How It Works

Define the role requirements and dealbreakers. The skill writes a 20–30 minute

screen script with scoring and a candidate FAQ brief.

What You Get

  • A structured screen script with sections and questions
  • A scoring rubric (1–5) for each section
  • Required data fields for ATS notes consistency
  • A close script with next steps and timeline
  • A candidate FAQ mini-brief to reduce drop-off

Setup Steps

  1. Paste the job description and must-haves
  2. List dealbreakers (work auth, location, shifts, etc.)
  3. Add pay range if sharing during screens
  4. Train recruiters on the script and scoring

Tips

  • Consistent data fields make pipeline reviews 10x faster
  • The candidate FAQ brief prevents "what's the company?" calls from going sideways
  • Score immediately after the call — memory degrades fast
  • The close script reduces candidate ghosting between stages
Tags:#recruiting#screening#phone-screen#process