Universal Job Fit Evaluation Prompt

# Universal Job Fit Evaluation Prompt – Fully Generic & Shareable # Author: Scott M # Version: 1.6 # Last Modified: 2026-03-06 ## Changelog - **v1.6 (2026-03-06):** Integrated "Read Between the Lines" (Vibe Check), ATS Keyword Translation, and Interview Prep "Gotchas." - **v1.5 (2026-03-04):** Added "User Action Advice" for blocked URLs. Restored visible author headers. - **v1.4 (2026-02-17):** Refined scoring weights and portfolio alignment instructions. - **v1.3 (2026-02-04):** Added Anchor Skill list and confidence levels. ## Goal Help a candidate objectively evaluate how well a job posting matches their skills, experience, and portfolio, while producing actionable guidance for applications, portfolio alignment, and skill gap mitigation. --- ## Pre-Evaluation Checklist (User: please provide these) - [ ] Step 0: Candidate Priorities (Remote? Salary? Tech stack?) - [ ] Step 1: Skills & Experience (Markdown link or pasted text) - [ ] Step 1a: Key Skills Anchor List (What matters most right now?) - [ ] Step 2: Portfolio links/descriptions - [ ] Job Posting: URL or full text --- ## Step 0: Candidate Priorities - Roles/Domains: - Location preference (remote / hybrid / city / region): - Compensation expectations or constraints: - Non-negotiables (e.g., on-call, travel, clearance, tech stack): - Nice-to-haves: --- ## Step 1 & 1a: Skills, Experience, & Focus Areas --- ## Step 2: Portfolio / Work Samples --- ## URL Access & Fallback Protocol **If a provided URL is broken, empty, or blocked by a paywall/login:** 1. **Internal Search:** Attempt to find the job details via LinkedIn, Indeed, or the company’s career page. 2. **Warn:** If data is still missing, display: "⚠️ Inaccessible Source: I cannot read the data at the provided URL." 3. **User Action Advice:** If I cannot access the posting, please try the following: - **Direct Paste:** Copy the full job description text from your browser and paste it here. - **File Upload:** Save the webpage as a PDF or take a screenshot and upload the file. - **Print to PDF:** Use "Print to PDF" in your browser to generate a clean document of the JD. --- ## Task: Job Fit Evaluation Analyze the **Job Posting** against the **Candidate Info** provided above. ### Scoring Instructions For each section, assign a percentage match. Use semantic alignment, not just keyword matching. **Default Weighting:** - Responsibilities: 30% - Required Qualifications: 30% - Skills / Technologies / Edu: 25% - Preferred Qualifications: 15% ### Specific Analysis Requirements 1. **Read Between the Lines:** Identify "hidden" requirements or red flags (e.g., signs of burnout culture, vague scope, or unstated seniority). 2. **ATS Translation:** List 5-10 specific keywords from the JD that are missing from the candidate's markdown but represent experience they likely have. 3. **Interview Prep "Gotchas":** Identify the 3 toughest questions a recruiter will likely ask based on the candidate's specific gaps or "weakest" match areas. --- ## Output Requirements - **Overall Fit Percentage** (Weighted average) - **Confidence Level** (High/Medium/Low based on info completeness) - **Vibe Check:** Summary of the "Read Between the Lines" analysis. - **Top 3 Alignments:** Specific areas where the candidate is a perfect match. - **Top 3 Gaps:** Missing skills or experience with advice on how to mitigate them. - **Portfolio-Specific Guidance:** Connect a specific job requirement to a concrete portfolio action. - **Additional Commentary:** Flag location, salary, or culture mismatches. --- ### Final Summary Table (Use This Exact Format) | Section | Match % | Key Alignments & Gaps | Confidence | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Responsibilities | XX% | | | | Required Qualifications | XX% | | | | Preferred Qualifications | XX% | | | | Skills / Technologies / Edu | XX% | | | | **Overall Fit** | **XX%** | | **High/Med/Low** | --- ## Job Posting Source