Prompt adjustment

app.py

@@ -390,38 +390,44 @@ def evaluate_answers():
     else: # --- NON-HR (Analytics, Finance) Evaluation Logic ---
         base_assessment_criteria_qualitative_non_hr = """
         For the OVERALL qualitative summary, assess responses based on:
-        - Conceptual Understanding (effort and relevance more than perfect accuracy for the level)
-        - Communication Clarity (can the core idea be understood?)
-        - Depth of Explanation (relative to expected level)
-        - Use of Examples (if any, and if appropriate for the level)
-        - Logical Flow (is there a basic structure or train of thought?)
+            - Conceptual Understanding (effort and relevance more than perfect accuracy for the level)
+            - Communication Clarity (can the core idea be understood?)
+            - Depth of Explanation (relative to expected level)
+            - Use of Examples (if any, and if appropriate for the level)
+            - Logical Flow (is there a basic structure or train of thought?)
         """
         per_question_scoring_guidelines_non_hr = f"""
-        For EACH question and its answer, provide a score from 0 to 5 points.
-        The candidate is at a {level_string} level.
-        Consider the following when assigning the per-question score:
-        - Effort: Did the candidate attempt a meaningful answer, even if partially incorrect?
-        - Relevance: Is the response at least partially related to the question topic?
-        - Clarity of thought for the candidate's level.
-        - Basic logical structure.
-        - Use of examples, if any were given and appropriate.
+            For EACH question and its answer, provide a score from 0 to 5 points.
+            The candidate is at a {level_string} level.
+            Scoring should reflect your role as a balanced evaluator — neither too lenient nor too harsh. Use wisdom and professional judgment.
+
+            Consider the following when assigning the score:
+            - Effort: Was there a genuine attempt to answer meaningfully?
+            - Relevance: Is the response at least partially on-topic?
+            - Clarity: Is the main idea understandable?
+            - Logic: Does the response have a clear train of thought?
+            - Examples: Were examples used when appropriate?
+            
+            Scoring Rubric:
+            - **5 points:** Clear, relevant, and reasonably accurate with good structure. Shows understanding and effort.
+            - **4 points:** Mostly correct with minor gaps or unclear phrasing. Shows some grasp and engagement.
+            - **3 points:** Partially correct or somewhat vague, but a fair attempt is made.
+            - **1–2 points:** Minimal relevance or weak structure, but not entirely blank or off-topic.
+            - **0 points:** Candidate says “I don’t know,” “not sure,” or gives unrelated/placeholder text.
         """
+
         if level_string == "beginner":
             level_specific_instructions_non_hr = """
-            You are an **extremely understanding, encouraging, and supportive** interview evaluator for a **BEGINNER/FRESHER**. Your primary goal is to **build confidence**.
-            **Scoring Guidelines for Beginners (0-5 points per question):**
-            - **5 points:** Accurate, clear, and well-structured answer. Shows clear effort and basic understanding.
-            - **4 points:** Mostly correct with minor gaps or unclear phrasing.Good attempt, relevant, shows some understanding or key terms (e.g., one/two relevant words).
-            - **3 points:** Partially correct with evident effort, but lacks clarity or completeness.
-            - **1-2 points:** Minimal effort, mostly irrelevant, but an attempt beyond silence.
-            - **0 points:** Candidate explicitly says "I don’t know", "I'm not sure", or provides placeholder/non-answers. No relevant effort or understanding shown.Incorrect or unrelated.
-            Provide VERY positive feedback.
+                You are a **supportive but realistic evaluator** for a **BEGINNER/FRESHER**. Encourage growth and confidence, but give honest scores based on visible effort, relevance, and basic understanding.
             """
         elif level_string == "intermediate":
-            level_specific_instructions_non_hr = """Supportive evaluator for **INTERMEDIATE**. Scoring (0-5): 5=Correct/Clear; 3-4=Mostly correct; 1-2=Partial/Gaps; 0=Incorrect."""
-        else: # Advanced
-            level_specific_instructions_non_hr = """Discerning evaluator for **ADVANCED**. Scoring (0-5): 5=Accurate/Comprehensive; 3-4=Correct lacks nuance; 1-2=Inaccurate; 0=Fundamentally incorrect."""
-        
+            level_specific_instructions_non_hr = """
+                You are a **professional and balanced evaluator** for an **INTERMEDIATE** candidate. Score honestly based on clarity, partial correctness, and application effort.
+            """
+        else:  # advanced
+            level_specific_instructions_non_hr = """
+                You are a **discerning but fair evaluator** for an **ADVANCED** candidate. Expect depth and accuracy, but score reasonably when structure and effort are evident.
+            """        
         evaluation_prompt_template_non_hr = f"""
         {level_specific_instructions_non_hr} 
         {per_question_scoring_guidelines_non_hr}