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After you search for candidates or run a match against a job, the system provides a list of candidates with scores and AI-powered insights. These features are designed to help you quickly understand how well a candidate aligns with your role and identify the best people to move forward.

Understanding Scores

Each candidate is given a score to represent their fit for the role. These scores help you prioritize your review process by highlighting the most promising candidates first.

Interpret Match Score and Tiers

  • Match Score: Each candidate receives a Match Score from 0 to 100. This score is a quick indicator of how well their profile matches the job criteria. The scores are color-coded for easy scanning:
    • 80 and above: High match (Green)
    • 60 - 79: Medium match (Yellow)
    • Below 60: Low match (Red)
    You can click on a candidate’s score to open a detailed Match Analysis window. This view provides a breakdown of the score across several categories, including:
    • Title
    • Location
    • Salary
    • Education
    • Experience
    • Skills
    • Keywords
    • Industries
  • Match Labels: In some views, you may see a simple label like “Strong match” or “Good match” instead of a numerical score. These labels serve as a quick visual guide to a candidate’s fit.
  • Tiers: Candidates are grouped into tiers. This helps organize the matched candidates to further assist in prioritizing your review.

AI Insights

The system uses AI to provide detailed explanations for why a candidate is a good match, saving you time in your review.

Review “Why They’re a Good Fit” Reasoning

Each candidate card includes a section titled “Why they’re a good fit,” which provides a brief, 2-3 sentence summary of their qualifications and how they relate to the job description. For a more in-depth look, click on the candidate’s Match Score to open the Match Analysis window. Here you will find:
  • Overall Match Reasoning: A comprehensive summary explaining the candidate’s overall fit.
  • Match Strengths: A bulleted list of the candidate’s key qualifications that align with the job requirements.
  • Discussion Points: A list of areas that may require more clarification during an interview.
  • Criteria Breakdown: A table that shows the individual score and reasoning for each matching category, such as skills, experience, and education.

Candidate Profile Details

Key information from a candidate’s profile is displayed directly on their match card, allowing you to get a quick overview without leaving the page.

View Resumes, Contact Info, and Current Role

On each candidate card, you can find the following details:
  • Contact Information: The candidate’s email and phone number are displayed with icons. You can click the mail or phone icon to copy the information to your clipboard.
  • Resume: Click the Resume button to open a pop-up window that displays the candidate’s full resume.
  • Current Role and Other Details: A details section on the card summarizes other important information, including:
    • Current Role
    • Years of Experience
    • Education
    • Skills

Best Practices

  • Interpreting Match Scores:
    • 80-100: Excellent fit, high priority for outreach.
    • 60-79: Good fit, worth reviewing.
    • 40-59: Moderate fit, may have gaps.
    • Below 40: Weak fit, likely missing key requirements.
    • Always read the match reasoning to understand why a candidate scored the way they did. A lower score doesn’t mean the candidate is unqualified — gaps can be great discussion points for a screening call.
  • Writing Effective Search Queries: Be specific but use natural language. Include key skills, titles, locations, and experience levels. For example: “Senior backend engineer in New York with experience in Go and AWS, at least 5 years of experience.”
  • Optimizing Match Settings:
    • For niche roles, consider a wider location radius or less strict recency filter.
    • Use status exclusions to filter out unavailable candidates (e.g., “Placed,” “Do Not Contact”).
    • For roles with common title variations, use “normal” title matching. Use “strict” only when the title is very specific.
  • Managing Auto-Invitation:
    • Start with a higher minimum score threshold (e.g., 85) and gradually lower it if you need more candidates.
    • Set a reasonable cooldown period (e.g., 30 days) to maintain a positive candidate experience.