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Structured Interview Kit

The same bar for every candidate, every time

Generates structured interview questions and stage goals tied to job competencies. Improves validity and eliminates the unstructured "vibe check."

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PROMPT

Create a skill called "Structured Interview Kit". Inputs: - Job description + success criteria - Competencies to assess (or ask me to define them) - Interview format (panel / 1:1 / virtual) Output: 1) Interview stages with purpose (what each stage tests) 2) Question sets per stage: - behavioral questions - role-specific scenario questions - decision-making / prioritization questions (if relevant) 3) What "strong" vs "weak" answers look like (brief anchors) 4) Do-not-ask list (illegal or irrelevant questions) 5) Candidate experience notes (timeline, clarity, respect) Keep it ready for a scorecard-based process.

How It Works

Paste the JD and success criteria. The skill designs each interview stage

with purpose, questions, and answer anchors.

What You Get

  • Interview stages with defined purpose
  • Question sets per stage (behavioral, scenario, decision-making)
  • Answer anchors (what "strong" vs "weak" looks like)
  • A do-not-ask list
  • Candidate experience notes

Setup Steps

  1. Paste the job description and success criteria
  2. Define competencies to assess (or let the skill infer them)
  3. Specify format (panel, 1:1, virtual)
  4. Distribute question sets to interviewers before loops

Tips

  • Every interviewer should know what they're testing before the interview starts
  • Answer anchors are the difference between useful and useless feedback
  • The do-not-ask list prevents legal exposure from well-meaning interviewers
  • Pair with the Anchored Scorecard Builder for the scoring side
Tags:#recruiting#interviewing#structure#fairness