Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a big part of our everyday lives, showing up in so many places. To make sure AI functions effectively, it's really important for us to give it clear instructions or ask the right questions. That’s where prompt engineering plays a crucial role.
Prompt engineering is about thoughtfully crafting how we communicate with AI to achieve the responses we’re looking for. It’s all about understanding the tasks we want it to handle and tailoring our instructions accordingly. By doing this, we can really boost AI's performance and make it work more efficiently.
Example
Scenario: An HR team member wants to quickly generate a job advert for a new Product Manager role using an AI assistant embedded within Applaud HR.
Prompt Before Engineering (Basic Prompt)
"Write a job advert for a Product Manager."
AI Output:
"We are hiring a Product Manager to oversee product development and strategy. Apply now if you have experience in product management."
Problem: The prompt is vague, so the response lacks detail, tone, and key requirements.
Prompt After Engineering (Refined Prompt)
"You are an HR assistant writing job adverts. Write a friendly but professional job advert for a Product Manager based in Leeds, reporting to the Head of Product. They’ll lead a cross-functional team and must have experience in agile environments and product lifecycle management. Include key responsibilities, required skills, and a closing sentence inviting candidates to apply via Applaud."
AI Output:
We're Hiring: Product Manager (Leeds)
Join our innovative team as a Product Manager and help shape the future of our digital HR solutions. Reporting directly to the Head of Product, you’ll lead a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life.
What you'll do:
Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle
Champion agile delivery practices
Collaborate with internal and external teams to define requirements
Prioritise product backlog items and ensure on-time delivery
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience as a Product Manager, ideally in B2B SaaS
Strong knowledge of agile methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
If you're passionate about delivering user-centred products and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via Applaud!
Get started on your journey to make AI work its best for you. See our knowledge base article, Writing prompts for your virtual HR assistant.
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