Map CV evidence to an approved role checklist for a recruiter
A recruiter table of each checklist item against the exact CV wording, marked stated, partly stated or not stated.
Choose one of three approaches. The steps for that option appear below.
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Claude: maps the CV, then audits its own table
Claude fills the evidence table from the checklist and CV, then flags rows beyond the CV. You check every quote.
You
Ready checklist and CV
Claude
Build evidence table
You
Check every quote
Claude
Audit the table
You
Fix and decide
Have ready: checklist and CV text
Use:You
The approved role checklist and the CV text; check the checklist is the approved version with one clear point per item.
Check
Check the pasted text is the version you checked.
Build the evidence table
Use:Claude
Paste the checklist and CV text; ask Claude for the evidence table with exact quotes, marked stated, partly stated or not stated.
Details
What to paste into the tool
Task: A table of CV evidence against each checklist item. Number the checklist items in order. For each item in the checklist below, find the words in the CV text below that relate to it and copy them exactly. Mark each item 'stated', 'partly stated' or 'not stated'. For 'partly stated' or 'not stated', add one neutral question a recruiter could ask. Use only the checklist given. Do not score, rank or rate the candidate. Do not say whether the candidate is suitable or likely to succeed. Do not guess anything the CV does not say. Checklist: [paste the approved checklist]. CV text: [paste the CV text].
Check every quote against the CV
Use:You
Search the CV for each quote; delete any you cannot find; delete any score, ranking or comment on suitability.
Check
Read the output closely before using it.
Audit the corrected table
Use:Claude
Ask Claude to list rows whose wording goes beyond the CV, without rewriting the table.
Details
What to paste into the tool
Task: A list of rows whose wording goes beyond the CV. Read the table below. List any row where the 'stated' mark is not backed by the quote, any row that implies a personal trait, and any word that rates or ranks the candidate. Do not rewrite the table. Do not add information. Table: [paste the corrected table].
Fix the table and choose questions
Use:You
Check each flagged row against the CV yourself; keep only questions you want to ask.
Check
You decide the next step with the candidate; nothing has been sent.
ChatGPT: clarifies the checklist, then maps the CV
ChatGPT flags unclear checklist items before any CV is read; you confirm the wording, then it maps the CV.
You
Ready the checklist
ChatGPT
Flag unclear items
You
Confirm the wording
ChatGPT
Build evidence table
You
Check and decide
Have ready: the approved checklist
Use:You
The approved role checklist; check it is the approved version and holds no candidate information.
Check
Check the pasted text is the version you checked.
Flag unclear checklist items
Use:ChatGPT
Paste the checklist; ask ChatGPT which items could be read in more than one way, with up to two clearer wordings each.
Details
What to paste into the tool
Task: A list of checklist items that are unclear. Number the checklist items in order. Read the checklist below. For each item that could be read in more than one way, say why in one sentence and offer up to two clearer wordings. Leave clear items alone. Do not add new criteria. Do not look at any CV. Checklist: [paste the approved checklist].
Check the wording of each item
Use:You
Accept a new wording only if it keeps the approved meaning; if the meaning would change, go back to whoever approved the checklist.
Check
Check each item still says what was approved.
Build the evidence table
Use:ChatGPT
Paste the confirmed checklist and the CV text; ask ChatGPT for the evidence table with exact quotes and stated, partly stated or not stated marks.
Details
What to paste into the tool
Task: A table of CV evidence against each checklist item. Use only the confirmed checklist below. For each item, copy the CV words that relate to it exactly and mark it 'stated', 'partly stated' or 'not stated'. Add one neutral question for 'partly stated' or 'not stated'. Do not score, rank or rate the candidate. Do not say whether they are suitable. Do not guess. Confirmed checklist: [paste the confirmed checklist]. CV text: [paste the CV text].
Check the table and decide
Use:You
Search the CV for every quote; delete any you cannot find, any score and any suitability comment; keep only questions you want.
Check
You decide the next step; nothing has been sent.
Gemini: builds the evidence table, you check quotes
You prepare the checklist and CV text. Gemini builds the evidence table with exact quotes. You check each quote.
You
Ready checklist and CV
Gemini
Build evidence table
You
Check and decide
Have ready: checklist and CV text
Use:You
The approved role checklist and the CV text; check the checklist is the approved version with one clear point per item.
Check
Check the pasted text is the version you checked.
Build the evidence table
Use:Gemini
Paste the checklist and CV text; ask Gemini for the evidence table with exact quotes, marked stated, partly stated or not stated.
Details
What to paste into the tool
Task: A table of CV evidence against each checklist item. For each item in the checklist below, find the words in the CV text below that relate to it and copy them exactly. Mark each item 'stated', 'partly stated' or 'not stated'. For 'partly stated' or 'not stated', add one neutral question a recruiter could ask. Use only the checklist given. Do not score, rank or rate the candidate. Do not say whether the candidate is suitable or likely to succeed. Do not guess anything the CV does not say. Checklist: [paste the approved checklist]. CV text: [paste the CV text].
Check quotes and choose questions
Use:You
Search the CV for each quote; delete any you cannot find, any score and any suitability comment; keep only questions you want.
Check
Check no score, ranking or prediction appears.
Compare the three approaches
Option A: Claude: maps the CV, then audits its own table
Best when: You have an approved checklist and a CV in text form.
What it does: Claude maps and audits; you check every quote.
Strong at: A second pass catches wording that goes beyond the CV.
Limit: Vague checklist items give vague rows; this path does not fix it.
Free plan: Yes, limited (usage capped in 5-hour and weekly windows)
Option B: ChatGPT: clarifies the checklist, then maps the CV
Best when: Some checklist items could be read two ways.
What it does: ChatGPT clarifies then maps; you check both outputs.
Strong at: Unclear items are caught before they shape the table.
Limit: Two assistant outputs to check against the checklist and CV.
Free plan: Yes, limited (uploads, images, voice)
Option C: Gemini: builds the evidence table, you check quotes
Best when: You want Gemini to build the table and you check quotes.
What it does: Gemini extracts and marks; you check and decide.
Strong at: Exact quotes tie each row back to the CV.
Limit: Gemini reads the CV, so every quote must be checked.
Free plan: Yes, limited
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