Recruiter Prompt Workbook

Copy & paste into any promptGuardrail 1 IMPORTANT: Base your response ONLY on the text provided above. Do not use external knowledge, assumptions, or general industry standards. If information is missing, say so clearly. Quote exact phrases from the input when referencing specific details. Flag any uncertainty. Paste at start of any prompt

Specific for salary promptsGuardrail 2 CRITICAL: Do NOT invent salary ranges, market rates, or compensation data. If no salary info in JD, respond: "No salary data provided in JD. Cannot estimate." Only analyze what's explicitly stated. Use with salary clarity prompts

For skill extraction/matchingGuardrail 3 SKILLS RULE: Only list skills EXPLICITLY mentioned in the JD text. Do not infer, assume related skills, or add "typically required" items. Quote the exact JD phrase where each skill appears. Essential for Boolean strings

Editable promptPrompt 1 You are an experienced recruiter. Analyse the following job description and identify: 1. What information is missing 2. What is vague or unclear 3. What might confuse a candidate 4. What might discourage good candidates from applying Give your feedback in simple bullet points. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 2 Review the following job description for any language that could be seen as biased, exclusionary, or discouraging to candidates from diverse backgrounds. Flag specific phrases and suggest neutral alternatives. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 3 You are an experienced technical recruiter. Rewrite the following job description for a [Job Title] role. Use a professional but approachable tone. Structure it with these exact sections: - Role Overview (2–3 sentences) - Key Responsibilities (5–6 bullet points) - Must-Have Skills - Nice-to-Have Skills - What We Offer Remove all vague language. Be specific about tools, technologies, and experience required. Keep it under 400 words. Here is the original JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 4 Rewrite the following job description to make it sound more welcoming and human while keeping it professional. The tone should feel like it was written by a real person, not a legal document. Keep all the key requirements but make candidates feel excited to apply. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 5 Read the following job description and extract all the skills mentioned. Group them into three categories: 1. Technical skills (tools, languages, platforms) 2. Domain knowledge (industry or functional expertise) 3. Soft skills (communication, leadership, etc.) Present the output as a clean list under each category. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 6 Based on the following job description, create a Boolean search string I can use on LinkedIn to find relevant candidates. Include the most important job titles, technical skills, and tools. Keep it practical and not too long. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 7 Based on the following job description, create a recruiter-ready Boolean search string specifically for Naukri. Include the most relevant job titles, required technical skills, certifications, tools, and domain keywords. Use OR for synonyms and alternative titles, AND for required skill groups, and NOT to exclude unrelated roles or industries. Keep the string concise but complete, and make sure it is ready for use in Naukri's search box. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 8 Based on the following job description, create a recruiter-ready Boolean search string specifically for Ceipal. Include the most relevant job titles, required technical skills, certifications, tools, and industry keywords. Use OR for synonyms and alternate titles, AND for required skill groups, and NOT to filter out unrelated roles or industries. Keep the string concise but complete, and make sure it is formatted for use in Ceipal search fields. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 7 Read the following job description and separate all requirements into two lists: 1. Must-Have — skills or experience the candidate absolutely needs on day one 2. Nice-to-Have — skills that would be a bonus but are not essential Be practical. If something can be learned on the job within 3 months, put it in Nice-to-Have. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 8 Based on the following job description, create a simple recruiter scorecard. List the top 6–8 criteria a candidate should be evaluated on. For each criterion, note whether it is a must-have or nice-to-have and suggest a simple 1–3 rating scale. Keep it easy for a non-technical recruiter to use. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 9 Based on the following job description, suggest a realistic salary range for this role in [City / Country]. Consider the required experience level, skills, and industry. Provide a range for junior, mid, and senior levels if applicable. Also mention any factors that could push the salary higher or lower. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 10 Write a professional and friendly message I can send to a candidate to ask about their current salary and expected salary for a [Job Title] role. The tone should be warm and not make them feel pressured. Keep it to 3–4 sentences.

Editable promptPrompt 11 You are a recruiter. Compare the following candidate profile against the job description below. Tell me: 1. How well does this candidate match the role (score out of 10)? 2. What are their strongest matching points? 3. What key requirements are they missing? 4. Would you recommend moving them to the next stage — yes or no, and why? Job Description: [Paste JD here] Candidate Profile: [Paste CV summary or LinkedIn profile here]

Editable promptPrompt 12 Based on the following job description, write a short ideal candidate profile. Describe the background, experience, skills, and mindset of the perfect person for this role. Keep it in plain English — no bullet points — so I can use it as a sourcing brief. Here is the JD: [Paste JD here]

Editable promptPrompt 13 Review the following resume and give me a quick quality check. Tell me: 1. Is it clearly structured and easy to read? 2. Are the achievements specific or just vague responsibilities? 3. Are there any red flags (gaps, job hopping, unclear titles)? 4. What one thing would most improve this resume? Keep your feedback brief and practical. Here is the resume: [Paste resume here]

Editable promptPrompt 14 Rewrite the following resume summary to make it stronger, more specific, and more relevant to a [Job Title] role. Keep it to 3–4 sentences. Focus on the candidate's key strengths and what value they bring. Do not add anything that is not already in their background. Here is the current summary: [Paste resume summary here]

Editable promptPrompt 15 Write a short, friendly outreach message to a candidate for a [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. The tone should be professional but human — not a copy-paste template. Mention one specific thing about their background that makes them a good fit. Keep it under 80 words. Role details: [Brief role description]

Editable promptPrompt 16 Write a polite and professional rejection email for a candidate who applied for a [Job Title] role. Be honest but kind. Do not give false hope but leave the door open for future opportunities. Keep it short — no more than 5 sentences. The candidate's name is [Name].

Editable promptPrompt 17 Write a professional interview confirmation email for a candidate. Include the following details clearly: - Candidate name: [Name] - Role: [Job Title] - Date and time: [Date & Time] - Format: [In-person / Video call / Phone] - Interviewer name: [Name] - Any preparation tips or documents to bring Keep the tone warm and professional.