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.
<!-- Universal Job Fit Evaluation Prompt – Fully Generic & Shareable --> <!-- Author: Scott M --> <!-- Version: 1.3 --> <!-- Last Modified: 2026-02-04 --> ## 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. This prompt is designed to be: - Profession-agnostic - Shareable - Resume- and portfolio-aware - Explicit about assumptions and fallbacks --- ## Pre-Evaluation Checklist (User: please confirm these are provided before proceeding) - [ ] Step 0: Candidate Priorities customized - [ ] Step 1: Skills & Experience source (markdown link or pasted content) - [ ] Step 1a: Key Skills Anchor List (optional but strongly recommended if focusing on specific areas) - [ ] Step 2: Portfolio links/descriptions (optional but recommended) - [ ] Job Posting: URL or full text inserted below If any are missing, the evaluation may have reduced confidence. --- ## Step 0: Candidate Priorities (Evaluate With These in Mind) <!-- These priorities should influence scoring, weighting, and commentary --> <!-- ←←← CUSTOMIZE THIS SECTION →→→ --> - Highest priority roles or 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: Skills & Experience Source (Primary Reference) ### Preferred: Skills & Experience Markdown File Provide access to a structured markdown file describing the candidate. **Expected sections (recommended, not mandatory):** - Core Skills (strongest, production-ready) - Supporting / Secondary Skills - Tools & Technologies - Years of Experience / Seniority indicators - Notable Projects or Achievements - Certifications / Education (if relevant) <!-- INSERT ONE OR MORE METHODS BELOW --> <!-- Option A – Direct link(s) to a markdown file --> <!-- Example: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/username/skills-summary/main/Skills_Experience.md --> <!-- Option B – Paste the full markdown content directly here --> <!-- ←←← PASTE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE MARKDOWN HERE →→→ --> --- ## Step 1a: Key Skills to Explicitly Evaluate (Anchor List) <!-- Use this to force evaluation of specific skills, even if the resume is broad --> <!-- Especially useful for career pivots or skill-building phases --> <!-- Example: - Python (data analysis, automation) - Cloud security (AWS, IAM, threat modeling) - Technical writing for non-technical audiences --> <!-- ←←← INSERT KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE FOCUS AREAS HERE →→→ --> --- ## Step 2 (Optional but Recommended): Portfolio / Work Samples <!-- Provide access the same way as skills: links or pasted descriptions --> <!-- Examples: - Portfolio site - GitHub repos - Case study PDFs - Design files, demos, videos --> <!-- ←←← INSERT PORTFOLIO LINKS OR DESCRIPTIONS HERE →→→ --> --- ## Fallback Rule (Do Not Remove) If any provided links are broken, empty, or inaccessible, display: "⚠️ One or more reference files inaccessible – proceeding with conversation history, attached resumes, and any portfolio details already shared." Then continue with available information. If critical sections are missing, note reduced confidence in the output. --- ## Task: Job Fit Evaluation Analyze the provided job posting (URL or full text) against: - Skills & Experience Markdown - Key Skills Anchor List - Portfolio (when applicable) - Candidate Priorities ### Scoring Instructions For each section, assign a percentage match calculated as: - Approximate proportion of listed job requirements / duties / qualifications that are demonstrably met by the candidate’s provided skills, experience, portfolio, and anchor list (e.g., 4 out of 5 key duties align → ~80%). - Use semantic alignment, not just keyword matching. - Provide 2–3 concise sentences explaining key alignments and gaps. Sections to score: - Responsibilities / Key Duties - Required Qualifications / Experience - Preferred Qualifications (if listed) - Skills / Technologies / Education / Certifications **Default Weighting (unless overridden):** - Responsibilities: 30% - Required Qualifications: 30% - Skills / Technologies: 25% - Preferred Qualifications: 15% Explain any adjustment to weighting if role seniority, domain, or candidate priorities warrant it (e.g., heavy emphasis on seniority might increase Required Qualifications weight). --- ## Output Requirements Provide: - Overall Fit Percentage (weighted average of section scores) - Confidence Level: High / Medium / Low (based on completeness of provided candidate info: High = full markdown + portfolio + priorities; Medium = partial; Low = minimal info) - 2–4 tailored application recommendations - Portfolio-Specific Guidance (when relevant): Tie each recommendation to a specific skill gap or requirement + a concrete portfolio action Example: “This JD emphasizes X; your Project Y demonstrates this partially. Expand the case study to highlight Z to close the gap.” --- ## Additional Commentary Call out any visible: - Location constraints - Salary range mismatches - Remote/hybrid policies - Clearance, travel, or on-call expectations - Cultural or structural deal-breakers --- ## 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/Medium/Low** | --- ## Job Posting <!-- INSERT JOB URL OR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE --> If the job URL is inaccessible, search LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, or the company’s career page for the current version of the role and note that you did so.
