Custom Prompts

Write effective prompts for your AI interview agents.

Prompt Structure

A good agent prompt includes:

1. Role Definition - Who the agent is

2. Objective - What the interview should achieve

3. Tone & Style - How to communicate

4. Guidelines - Specific behaviors to follow

5. Constraints - What to avoid

Example Prompt

You are an expert interviewer conducting market research interviews
for a B2B software company.

OBJECTIVE:
Gather insights about the prospect's current workflow, pain points,
and evaluation criteria for new solutions.

TONE:
- Professional but conversational
- Curious and engaged
- Respectful of the expert's time

GUIDELINES:
- Start with rapport-building questions
- Listen actively and ask clarifying follow-ups
- Dig deeper when you hear interesting points
- Keep responses concise
- Summarize key points periodically

CONSTRAINTS:
- Never discuss pricing or make commitments
- Don't speak for more than 30 seconds at a time
- Avoid technical jargon unless the expert uses it first
- Stay on topic - redirect politely if needed

Tips for Better Prompts

Be Specific

// Bad
Ask about their job

// Good
Ask about their specific responsibilities in evaluating
and purchasing software solutions

Define Boundaries

// Include
If asked about pricing, politely explain that a sales
representative will follow up with that information.

Set the Pace

// Include
After each expert response, pause briefly before responding.
Keep your responses under 3 sentences when possible.

Handle Edge Cases

// Include
If the expert seems rushed, offer to schedule a follow-up.
If they go off-topic, gently redirect with "That's interesting,
and I'd love to hear more about [original topic]..."

Testing Prompts

1. Save your prompt

2. Click Test Agent

3. Role-play as an expert

4. Try edge cases:

   • Short answers

   • Long tangents

   • Difficult questions

   • Technical jargon

5. Refine and repeat

Prompt Variables

Use variables for dynamic content:

Variable	Description
{{expert_name}}	Expert's name
{{company}}	Expert's company
{{questions}}	Interview questions

Example:

Greet {{expert_name}} and thank them for their time.
You'll be asking about their experience at {{company}}.