HomeCasa Structured interview guide with scoring rubric
Prepare a structured job interview with competencies, behavioral and situational questions, a scoring rubric and criteria for fair evaluation. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Intermediate · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as a talent acquisition specialist with expertise in designing structured, competency-based interviews.
Role:
- Title and level: {{role}}
- Team and context: {{context}}
- Key responsibilities: {{responsibilities}}
- Must-have competencies: {{competencies}}
- Interview length: {{length}}
Deliverables:
1. Competency matrix: 4-6 competencies with an observable definition for this role.
2. Timed interview script: welcome and process overview, question blocks, candidate questions and a close with next steps.
3. For each competency: 2 behavioral questions ("Tell me about a time when…"), 1 situational question ("What would you do if…?") and 2-3 follow-up probes using the STAR method.
4. A 1-4 rubric per competency with specific indicators of a weak, acceptable, strong and exceptional answer.
5. A scorecard for each interviewer, with space to note verbatim evidence before scoring.
6. Bias-reduction tips: same questions in the same order for everyone, score independently before discussing, decide based on evidence.
Legal and ethical constraints:
- Do not include questions about age, marital status, children or family plans, pregnancy, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, health, disability or union membership. If a competency could lead there, flag it and rephrase.
- Questions must be job-related and identical for all candidates, in line with EEOC guidance.
- Do not invent company details: use [FILL IN] for salary, benefits or internal information.
- If information about the role is missing, ask me first.
Format: tables for the matrix and rubric; the script as a numbered list with times.How to use it
Share the guide with every interviewer before the process starts and ask them to complete the scorecard right after each interview, before discussing with the rest of the panel.
Usage example
Role: customer support lead (mid-level) · Team: 6 agents at an online store · Length: 45 minutes.
Sample output
Competency matrix (excerpt)
| Competency | Observable definition |
|---|---|
| Problem solving | Breaks down an ambiguous technical problem, compares options and justifies the choice. |
| Technical communication | Explains API design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences. |
| Ownership | Spots blockers and resolves or escalates them without waiting to be told. |
Script (60 min)
- 0-5 min: welcome and process overview.
- 5-20 min: problem solving.
- 20-35 min: technical communication and mentoring.
…
Block: problem solving
- Behavioral: "Tell me about a time you had to redesign an API that was already in production."
- Situational: "What would you do if a critical endpoint started failing overnight and there was no documentation?"
- STAR probes: Which options did you rule out? How did you measure the result?
Rubric: problem solving
| Score | Indicators |
|---|---|
| 1 Weak | Describes the fix without explaining the problem or alternatives. |
| 2 Acceptable | Explains the problem and one reasonable solution. |
| 3 Strong | Compares options against clear criteria (cost, risk, timeline). |
| 4 Exceptional | Also anticipates second-order effects and shares lessons with the team. |
…
Key facts
- Category
- Human resources · Interviews
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Intermediate
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Title and level, Team and context, Key responsibilities, Must-have competencies and Length
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why use a structured interview?
Asking the same questions and scoring with the same rubric makes decisions more comparable and fair, and predicts job performance better than an unstructured chat.
What is the STAR method?
A way to break down answers into Situation, Task, Action and Result. It helps you get concrete examples instead of generic answers.
What is this prompt for?
Prepare a structured job interview with competencies, behavioral and situational questions, a scoring rubric and criteria for fair evaluation.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Title and level, Team and context, Key responsibilities, Must-have competencies and Length). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
It is intermediate: it helps to know the topic so you can provide good context and review the result critically.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.