The field of recruitment is constantly evolving, and tools such as artificial intelligence are becoming more prevalent. One such tool is the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) language model, which is capable of generating human-like responses to prompts. One area where this tool has been applied is in generating interview questions for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches.
The author of an article on DZone recently tested the capability of the GPT 4.0 model in generating unique interview questions for Scrum Masters. While the results were mixed, the older GPT 3.5 model was found to be more effective. The author attributed this to the prompt design being more challenging than anticipated, resulting in a poor outcome. However, there is potential for the GPT models to generate valuable interviewing questions in the future.
The author provided a prompt asking the GPT as a Scrum Master to generate five open-ended interview questions that address specific topics related to Scrum events, roles, and artifacts, while avoiding trick questions. The candidate’s responses should be thought-provoking, actionable, and not easily found in the Scrum Guide. The questions should be less than 400 characters in length and comprised of four paragraphs.
The author then reviewed the GPT’s generated interview questions and refined the suitable answers section further to provide more practical examples of accomplishing the tasks. The author also added more lessons learned to each section to facilitate further discussion.
The resulting interview questions covered topics such as promoting Scrum in a non-Agile environment, facilitating conflict resolution within the Scrum team, transforming a newly-formed group into a high-performing team, handling external interference, and supporting product backlog refinement.
While the GPT models’ generated questions were not perfect, they provided a good starting point for refining interview questions further. The author’s approach of refining suitable answers with more concrete suggestions to align with Scrum and agile principles is a step in the right direction. Such tools can assist interviewers in identifying knowledgeable candidates who can add value to an organization and ultimately contribute to the growth of the Scrum community.
