The Hiring Prompt Library

Prompt: “Craft 5 screening questions to assess whether a backend engineer not only understands event-driven architecture but has led real-world system migrations. Include one question that surfaces team leadership or cross-functional collaboration.” Evaluates both technical depth and leadership in system evolution.

Prompt: “You are an AI-powered sourcing assistant. Build 3 advanced LinkedIn search queries for senior platform engineers who’ve worked with Kubernetes and have job titles that exclude the words ‘intern’ or ‘junior’. Prioritize diversity and startups with <200 employees.” Targets high-signal profiles while filtering noise and bias.

Prompt: “Write a personalized outreach email to a Python engineer with fintech experience, referencing recent open-source contributions and remote-first preferences. Add a smart hook referencing a trend in their GitHub activity.” Goes beyond templates into behavioral personalization.

Prompt: “What should a candidate say if they’re underqualified but eager to grow into a role? Create a 2-paragraph answer that is honest, forward-looking, and emotionally intelligent.” Supports high-potential candidates with framing that builds trust.

Prompt: “You’re advising a startup hiring its first Head of AI. List 3 strategic trade-offs they must consider (research vs. production, IC vs. leadership, in-house vs. contract). Provide a decision-making framework in under 150 words.” For founders navigating early-stage AI leadership hiring.