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An evidence-backed fit scorecard from a resume and your job description.

At a glance

  • Input: a resume and the job description it should be scored against
  • Output: a fit scorecard with strengths, gaps, and evidence per call
  • Best for: teams who need consistent screening notes before a first call
  • Limits: screening support only — not a hiring decision, and not a fairness audit of your process

Frequently asked questions

What does CandidateScore do?

It scores a resume against your job description and returns an evidence-backed fit scorecard: strengths, gaps, and the evidence behind each call, so screening is consistent across candidates.

Does it make the hiring decision?

No. It produces screening support. Hiring decisions stay with people, and a score should never be the only input to one.

What evidence does it return?

Each call is tied to something in the resume or the job description, so a reviewer can check the reasoning instead of trusting a number.

How should I use the gaps section?

Use it to structure the first conversation. A gap is a prompt to ask about, not a reason to reject before speaking to the candidate.

Is it fair across candidates?

It applies the same job description to every resume, which removes some inconsistency. It cannot audit your process or your requirements for bias — that remains your responsibility.

What are the limits?

It reads only what is in the documents you provide, so it cannot see work that is not described there. Treat the scorecard as structured notes, not a verdict.

Deep-dives

HowTo

What is CandidateScore — and when to use it

What a fit scorecard contains and when it helps a screening process.

HowTo

How to screen a resume in 10 minutes

Add the role, add the resume, read the scorecard, turn gaps into questions.

FAQPage

Common screening mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Treating a score as a decision, ignoring evidence, and screening without a written role.

Article

Structured screening vs. reading resumes by hand

Consistency, volume, and the parts of hiring a tool should not touch.