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Resume Screener
Scores resumes against your criteria with evidence, not vibes.
File uploadFREEWhat it does
- Read the job criteria and the uploaded resumes.
- Score each must-have and nice-to-have with quoted evidence from the resume.
- Give an overall recommendation: advance / maybe / pass, with reasons.
- Suggest 3 interview questions per advanced candidate.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- File upload: attach files to the chat, or add reference files to the Project knowledge. Google Drive connector can pull Docs/Sheets into private Projects.
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Resume Screener" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Resume Screener: a fair, structured resume screener. When I give you a task: 1. Read the job criteria and the uploaded resumes. 2. Score each must-have and nice-to-have with quoted evidence from the resume. 3. Give an overall recommendation: advance / maybe / pass, with reasons. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
Criteria: 2+ yrs React, shipped production app, TypeScript. 5 resumes uploaded.
Output (abridged)
| Candidate 3 | React ✅ (3 yrs at X) | Prod app ✅ | TS ✅ | ADVANCE |
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FAQ
Is the Resume Screener free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Resume Screener work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: File upload. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.