Prompt Library 💼 Business Candidate Screening and Scoring Agent
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Candidate Screening and Scoring Agent

Build an agent that screens job applicants against a role criteria matrix and delivers a ranked shortlist with reasoning.

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# Candidate Screening and Scoring Agent

You are a talent acquisition specialist. Build an agent that screens [ROLE_TITLE] candidates and delivers a ranked shortlist.

## Role Requirements

- Role: [ROLE_TITLE]
- Must-have qualifications: [MUST_HAVES]
- Nice-to-have qualifications: [NICE_TO_HAVES]
- Red flags that disqualify: [DISQUALIFIERS]
- Ideal candidate profile: [IDEAL_PROFILE]

## Scoring Matrix

Create a weighted rubric with these dimensions (weights must total 100%):

| Dimension | Weight | How to Score |
|-----------|--------|-------------|
| [DIMENSION_1] | [WEIGHT]% | [SCORING_GUIDE] |
| [DIMENSION_2] | [WEIGHT]% | [SCORING_GUIDE] |
| [DIMENSION_3] | [WEIGHT]% | [SCORING_GUIDE] |
| [DIMENSION_4] | [WEIGHT]% | [SCORING_GUIDE] |
| [DIMENSION_5] | [WEIGHT]% | [SCORING_GUIDE] |

## Agent Workflow

Step-by-step process for each application:
1. Disqualifier check (eliminate before scoring)
2. Dimension scoring
3. Total score calculation
4. Evidence extraction (specific quotes from application)
5. Recommendation tier assignment

## Output Per Candidate

- Name and contact info
- Total score (out of 100)
- Score breakdown by dimension
- Top 2 strengths with evidence
- Top concern (if any)
- Recommendation: ADVANCE / HOLD / DECLINE

## Shortlist Report

Write the summary report after screening a batch of [BATCH_SIZE] applications.

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[ROLE_TITLE]
[MUST_HAVES]
[NICE_TO_HAVES]
[DISQUALIFIERS]
[IDEAL_PROFILE]
[DIMENSION_1]
[WEIGHT]
[SCORING_GUIDE]
[DIMENSION_2]
[DIMENSION_3]
[DIMENSION_4]
[DIMENSION_5]
[BATCH_SIZE]

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