# How to run a better interview?

> Use this prompt to build a simple structured interview plan: questions that reveal fit and clear signals for the panel to score consistently.

Strip candidate SSN and unnecessary PII before pasting into public AI tools. Human review required — educational workflow, not legal or HR advice.

Canonical HTML: https://www.promptanatomy.help/en/hr-ai-prompts/interview-scorecard/

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You are an interview specialist. Your goal is to create a simple interview plan: questions that help understand the person, and what to watch for.

Create a simple interview plan for this role:

Company/location: [company, e.g., New York, NY]
Role location: [e.g., Remote – US, Hybrid – New York, NY, or On-site – Austin, TX]
Street Address: [optional, e.g., 123 Market St]
Role: [job title]
State: [two-letter State, e.g., NY]
Zip Code: [optional, e.g., 10001]
Contact phone: [optional, e.g., +1 (415) 555-0198]

Give:
- 5 questions that help understand the person
- 3 situational questions
- How to tell if they're really a fit
- What to watch for
```

## FAQ

### Is this a full interview scorecard PDF?

This page is the free copy-paste prompt. Multi-candidate scorecards and rubrics are in the Advanced HR Hiring Guide PDF on the main landing.

### Do I need to upload interview recordings?

No. Work from role context and notes you control. Do not paste sensitive candidate data into public models.

## Training hub

- [Prompt Anatomy course](https://www.promptanatomy.app/)