Evaluating Candidates
This skill assesses candidate responses based on predefined criteria, streamlining the hiring process and ensuring consistent evaluations.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add oldwinter-evaluating-candidates npx -- -y @trustedskills/oldwinter-evaluating-candidates
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"oldwinter-evaluating-candidates": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/oldwinter-evaluating-candidates"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps evaluate candidates based on provided information. It can analyze resumes, cover letters, and interview transcripts to assess suitability for a role. The tool provides structured feedback and scoring, facilitating more objective hiring decisions.
When to use it
- Resume Screening: Quickly assess candidate qualifications against job requirements.
- Interview Analysis: Evaluate candidate responses during interviews for key skills and experience.
- Candidate Ranking: Generate a ranked list of candidates based on their overall suitability.
- Feedback Generation: Provide constructive feedback to hiring managers regarding candidate strengths and weaknesses.
Key capabilities
- Resume analysis
- Cover letter assessment
- Interview transcript evaluation
- Structured scoring
- Feedback generation
Example prompts
- "Evaluate this resume against the requirements for a Software Engineer role." (Provide resume content)
- "Analyze this interview transcript and provide feedback on the candidate's communication skills." (Provide transcript)
- "Rank these three candidates based on their suitability for a Marketing Manager position, using the provided resumes." (Provide resumes)
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the evaluation depends heavily on the clarity and completeness of the input data (resumes, transcripts, etc.). Ensure all relevant information is provided for accurate assessment.
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