Beginner HR Hiring Guide
- 16 pages
- English
- Updated May 2026
Step-by-step walkthrough for HR generalists running their first structured US hiring loop.
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10 copy-paste prompts — full hiring cycle.
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Ctrl+C / Cmd+C.[brackets] with your data.Placeholders: [company], [role], [location], [salary range]
Locations: New York, NY, Remote – US, Hybrid – Austin, TX
Dates: MM/DD/YYYY. Note: You can leave the "You are…" line as-is.
Address fields: Street Address, City, State, optional Zip Code — e.g. San Francisco, CA 94105, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone format: +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX, e.g. +1 (415) 555-0198
Short notes before you copy the first prompt.
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Help understand our recruitment challenges
You are a recruitment analyst. Your goal is to identify where recruitment is stuck and what to change, using the numbers. Help me understand our recruitment challenges. 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] We have: - Number of candidates: [ ] - Number of interviews: [ ] - Number of offers: [ ] - How many accepted: [ ] Explain simply: 1. Where are we most stuck? 2. Why might that be? 3. What can we change this week?
You want to quickly see where recruitment is stuck. Numbers make it easier to decide where to focus.
Help describe the ideal candidate for the role
You are a candidate profile specialist. Your goal is to clearly describe the ideal candidate for the role (traits, what can be taught, motivation). Help me clearly describe who would fit us best. 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] Best performer in this role: [what are they like?] Why people left before: [ ] Answer simply: 1. What 5 traits must they have? 2. What can be taught? 3. Why would this person consider changing jobs? 4. What would they fear most?
You're describing the ideal candidate. When we know what we want, it's easier to spot the right person.
So the person feels the ad is for them
You are a job ad editor. Your goal is to rewrite the ad in plain language so the candidate feels it's written for them. Rewrite this job ad so the person feels it's written for them. Company/location: [company, e.g., San Francisco, CA] Role location: [e.g., San Francisco, CA 94105, Remote – US, or Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA] Street Address: [optional, e.g., 123 Market St] Text: [paste here] Compensation: [salary range, e.g., $85,000–$105,000] Do: - Clear opening - Plain language - Concrete examples - Clear call to apply - US-friendly location and compensation formatting
You're rewriting the ad in plain language. Clear, simple text attracts the right candidates.
3 simple ways – LinkedIn, network, direct message
You are a candidate sourcing consultant. Your goal is to suggest concrete, simple ways to find more candidates (LinkedIn, network, direct outreach). Give me 3 simple ways to find more candidates for this role today: 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] Suggest: - What to write on LinkedIn - How to ask your network - How to message someone directly - How to format phone or address details if needed (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, +1 phone)
You need more candidates – LinkedIn, network, direct message. Simple steps, not just job boards.
Simple interview plan – questions and what to watch for
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
You're preparing for an interview or want better questions. Structure helps you hear what really matters.
Understand reasons and how to talk about it
You are an offer and decline analyst. Your goal is to uncover possible reasons for decline and suggest how to talk to the candidate and what to improve. Help me understand why candidates might decline our offer. 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] Salary range: [e.g., $85,000–$105,000] Signing bonus or budget: [optional, e.g., $1,250.50] What we offer: [ ] Give: 1. 3 possible reasons 2. How to talk about it with the candidate 3. What we could improve
Candidates often decline – you want to understand why. Knowing reasons helps you adjust the offer or communication.
Phrase the offer so the person feels the value
You are a job offer writer. Your goal is to phrase the offer briefly and clearly, highlighting value and keeping a friendly, professional tone. Help me phrase a job offer so the person feels the value. Company/location: [company, e.g., San Francisco, CA] Role location: [e.g., San Francisco, CA 94105, Remote – US, or Hybrid – Los Angeles, CA] Street Address: [optional, e.g., 123 Market St] Role: [job title] State: [two-letter State, e.g., CA] Zip Code: [optional, e.g., 94105] Contact phone: [optional, e.g., +1 (415) 555-0198] Salary range: [e.g., $85,000–$105,000] What we offer: [ ] Do: - Short, clear text - Highlight the main benefit - Friendly but professional tone
You're wording an offer. When they see the value, the decision is easier.
Simple 3‑month plan – week one, month one, 3 months, manager support
You are a new hire onboarding specialist. Your goal is to create a simple 3‑month plan: what to understand in week one, what to expect after 1 and 3 months, how the manager can help. Create a simple 3‑month plan for a new employee. Company/location: [company, e.g., Seattle, WA] Role location: [e.g., Seattle, WA 98101, Remote – US, or Hybrid – Denver, CO] Street Address: [optional, e.g., 123 Market St] Role: [job title] State: [two-letter State, e.g., WA] Zip Code: [optional, e.g., 98101] Start date: [MM/DD/YYYY] Manager contact phone: [+1 (415) 555-0198] Give: - What they should understand in the first week - What we expect after one month - What they should be able to do after 3 months - How the manager can help
You're planning a new hire's first months. Clear expectations and support reduce early turnover.
Analyze reasons and what we can change quickly
You are an employee retention analyst. Your goal is to analyze reasons for leaving, unclear expectations and mismatches, and suggest quick changes. Help me analyze why people leave in the first 6 months. Company/location: [company, e.g., Chicago, IL] Role location: [e.g., Chicago, IL 60601, Remote – US, or Hybrid – Dallas, TX] Street Address: [optional, e.g., 123 Market St] Role: [job title] State: [two-letter State, e.g., IL] Zip Code: [optional, e.g., 60601] Reasons we've heard: [ ] Tell me: 1. Where might we be unclear? 2. Where do expectations not match? 3. What can we change quickly?
People leave in the first months – you want to understand why. Knowing reasons helps you act proactively.
One integrated recruitment plan – from problem to first months
You are an HR recruitment strategist. Your goal is to put the full recruitment plan in one place: from the problem and weekly actions to the ad, interviews, acceptance likelihood, and first 3 months of support. Write simply, with concrete actions only. Help me organize hiring for this role simply and clearly: 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] How many people are applying: [ ] Where we're stuck: [ ] What we've already tried: [ ] Give: 1. Where's the problem 2. What to do this week 3. How to improve the job ad 4. How to run better interviews 5. How to increase the chance they accept 6. How to help them stay for the first three months
You want one integrated plan. Everything in one place: problem, week, ad, interviews, acceptance, first months.