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AI prompting best practices for recruiting

AI is only as good as the instructions you give it. Without the right prompting techniques, even the most advanced AI tools will deliver disappointing results.

This guide shows you how to unlock AI's full potential in recruiting. You'll learn how to shift from rigid keyword searches to natural language prompts that help AI understand what makes someone a great fit. Get practical frameworks for sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, rediscovering past talent, and personalizing outreach at scale.

In this guide:

  • The AI mindset shift: Moving from filtering to describing your ideal candidates

  • AI prompting 101, 201, and 301: From basics to pro-level techniques

  • Real examples: Before-and-after prompts for sourcing and outreach

  • Two-shot prompting: How to teach AI what "good" looks like with examples

  • Proven frameworks for getting better results from AI-powered recruiting tools

This guide is for Talent Acquisition leaders and practitioners who want to get more from their AI tools to hire faster with better results.