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Structured interview question set

Consistent behavioural questions with follow-ups and a 1–4 scoring guide.

When to use

Before every panel interview.

Prompt template

Design a structured interview set for {ROLE} that all panel members will use. From this job description ({JD}) and these 3 priority areas to assess ({PRIORITIES}), produce: 5 behavioural questions with follow-up probes, a scoring guide (1–4 with descriptors), and one scenario question that reflects our safeguarding culture. No trick questions. No brainteasers.

Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.

When to use this prompt

Reach for this prompt when you need to consistent behavioural questions with follow-ups and a 1–4 scoring guide. It's designed for HR lead, Hiring manager. Typically used within Recruitment work.

Draft with AI, then have a colleague verify facts and tone before use.

How to use it
  1. 1

    Gather your inputs

    Have your local context, audience and goal to hand.
  2. 2

    Fill in the highlighted placeholders

    Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context.
  3. 3

    Run it in your AI tool

    Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone.
  4. 4

    Work through the checklist

    Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works

Standardises what is asked so scoring is comparable across candidates.

Worked example
Priorities: judgment under pressure, safeguarding instinct, working with volunteers
What good output looks like

A ready-to-use interview pack with questions, probes, and a 1–4 scoring guide.

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