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Resume Screening and Candidate Comparison

Batch screen resumes, extract key information and rank candidates based on job requirements

★★☆ Intermediate 20-40 min January 12, 2026
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Scenario

We received 50 applications for a Senior Product Manager position and need to quickly screen for the top 10 most qualified candidates.

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Prompt

Screen resumes in /applications for Senior Product Manager role:

Job Requirements:
- 5+ years product management experience
- Experience with B2B SaaS products
- Technical background preferred
- MBA or equivalent experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills

Please:
- Extract relevant qualifications from each resume
- Score candidates against requirements (1-10)
- Rank top 10 candidates with justification
- Flag any red flags or concerns
- Suggest interview questions for top candidates

Expected Result

Claude reads all resumes, extracts relevant qualifications and experience, scores each candidate against job requirements, generates top 10 candidate ranking with justifications, flags potential issues or concerns, suggests personalized interview questions for top candidates. HR teams report 50% reduction in screening time.

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Tips

  • Convert resumes to plain text or PDF format for best results
  • Providing detailed job description improves matching accuracy
  • Can set weights for must-haves and nice-to-haves