Interview Prep
- 2.8k installs
- 23.1k repo stars
- Updated July 28, 2026
- anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins
interview-prep is a knowledge-work skill that builds structured interview plans with competency questions, scorecards, and debrief templates.
About
The interview-prep skill produces structured hiring interview kits to evaluate candidates consistently and fairly across a full panel loop. Design principles require structured same-question interviews, competency-based mapping, behavioral and situational evidence, diverse panel perspectives, and rubric scoring instead of gut feel. Components include four to six role competencies, a per-competency question bank with behavioral tell-me-about-a-time prompts, situational how-would-you-handle questions, follow-up probes, a one-to-four scorecard with level descriptions, and a debrief template for panel decisions. Triggers include interview plan for, interview questions for, how should we interview, and scorecard for phrasing when users prepare to interview candidates. Output is a complete kit covering who interviews which competency, the shared question bank, scoring rubric, and debrief format. It focuses on planning and fairness artifacts rather than executing live interviews, ATS configuration, or offer negotiation workflows.
- Four to six role competency definition upfront.
- Behavioral and situational question bank per competency.
- Consistent one-to-four scoring rubric with level descriptors.
- Panel assignment mapping interviewers to competencies.
- Structured debrief template for hiring decisions.
Interview Prep by the numbers
- 2,786 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +130 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #189 of 3,301 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
interview-prep capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- role competency definition framework · behavioral and situational question banks · scoring rubric generation per competency · interviewer panel assignment mapping · debrief template for consolidated decisions · structured interview fairness principles
- Use cases
- planning · project management
- Pricing
- Free
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| Installs | 2.8k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 23.1k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Repository | anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins ↗ |
How do I design a fair structured interview loop with consistent questions and scoring for a role?
Create structured interview plans with competency questions, scorecards, panel assignments, and debrief templates.
Who is it for?
Hiring managers and recruiters preparing panel interviews with competency-based evaluation.
Skip if: Skip for candidate resume writing, offer negotiation, or automated ATS pipeline configuration.
When should I use this skill?
User prepares interview plans, competency questions, scorecards, or asks how to interview for a role.
What you get
A complete interview kit with competencies, question bank, panel assignments, rubric, and debrief template.
By the numbers
- Follows 5 structured interview design principles in the skill body
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Interview Prep
Create structured interview plans to evaluate candidates consistently and fairly.
Interview Design Principles
1. Structured: Same questions for all candidates in the role 2. Competency-based: Map questions to specific skills and behaviors 3. Evidence-based: Use behavioral and situational questions 4. Diverse panel: Multiple perspectives reduce bias 5. Scored: Use rubrics, not gut feelings
Interview Plan Components
Role Competencies
Define 4-6 key competencies for the role (e.g., technical skills, communication, leadership, problem-solving).
Question Bank
For each competency, provide:
- 2-3 behavioral questions ("Tell me about a time...")
- 1-2 situational questions ("How would you handle...")
- Follow-up probes
Scorecard
Rate each competency on a consistent scale (1-4) with clear descriptions of what each level looks like.
Debrief Template
Structured format for interviewers to share findings and make a decision.
Output
Produce a complete interview kit: panel assignment (who interviews for what), question bank by competency, scoring rubric, and debrief template.
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Use interview-prep for rubric-driven interview plans instead of generic chat brainstorming without competency mapping or scores.
FAQ
How many competencies should a plan define?
Four to six key competencies for the role, each with mapped questions and scoring criteria.
What question types are included?
Two to three behavioral questions and one to two situational questions per competency plus follow-up probes.
How should interviewers score candidates?
Use a consistent one-to-four rubric with clear descriptions per level instead of unstructured gut feelings.
Is Interview Prep safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.