Use AI to build: l Role-specific questions l Scenario-based questions l Questions tied to your values and service standards l Structured scoring guides so interviews stay consistent across candidates
PROMPT TO TRY: Create 12 interview questions for a massage therapist role. Include four scenario questions, four behavioral questions and four questions that evaluate guest experience and teamwork. For each question, include what a strong answer includes and what a red-flag answer might sound like. Keep it practical.
Example question prompt, upgraded: Instead of only asking for a question, ask for the scoring guide too.
PROMPT TO TRY: Craft an interview question that will help determine if a massage therapist can naturally recommend retail products after a service. Provide a scoring rubric with what great, good and concerning answers include.
Hiring will probably never be completely stress-free, but AI can remove a lot of the friction that slows you down and makes the process feel heavier than it needs to be. Try one prompt, save what works and build your own hiring shortcut library over time. n
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Candidate follow-up emails
PROMPT TO TRY: Draft a friendly email to invite a candidate to interview. Include time slot options, what to bring, where to go and who they will meet. Keep it warm and professional.
Reference check questions
PROMPT TO TRY: Create 8 reference check questions for this role that verify reliability, teamwork, guest service and coachability. Include one question that helps identify potential attendance issues.
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