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.

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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

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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:

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Step 1 & 1a: Skills, Experience, & Focus Areas

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Step 2: Portfolio / Work Samples

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Job Posting Source