Hire · Candidate match score
A candidate match score you can explain
Every applicant gets a 0–100% match score for the job, built from seven clear factors and weighted for the type of role. Sort by best match, filter to strong fits, and see exactly why each candidate scored as they did.
Best fits first
Sort any job's applicants by match and start with the strongest.
Reasons, not a black box
Hover a score to see matched and missing skills, experience fit and more.
Weighted for the role
Sales roles weigh location; technical roles weigh skills. You can override.
Seven factors
Seven factors, one score
Every applicant score is computed across seven transparent factors: skills overlap, experience years, relevance to work history, location proximity, salary expectation vs budget, notice period, and screening question answers. No guessing, no opaque AI.
- Detailed score popover shows matched & missing skills
- Transparent factor weights adapted to each role profile
- Candidates never see their internal score
Role weights
Weights that fit the job profile
Different roles prioritize different attributes. OneATS automatically applies tailored factor weights based on the role profile—Technical, Senior, Sales & field, Operations, Entry level, or General—or lets you choose your own.
- Technical roles weigh skills (40%) and experience (25%)
- Sales roles prioritize location and relevant background
- Easily switch role profiles in job settings
Transparent logic
Honest about missing information
When an applicant has not provided salary or notice period details, OneATS skips that factor and proportionally re-weights known attributes rather than making assumptions. Profiles with too few attributes are marked as 'Not enough data'.
- Proportional rescaling when attributes are omitted
- Clear 'Not enough data' status for incomplete profiles
- Prompts for missing data when reviewing candidates
Unified review
Everywhere you review candidates
Match scores appear wherever you work: the job's candidate list, the candidate profile, Kanban hiring board cards, review drawer, speed review, and when searching the talent pool.
- Visible on hiring board cards and candidate lists
- Instant ranking in Speed Review keyboard workflows
- Match any talent pool candidate against open openings
Privacy
Recruiters see it; candidates don't
Match scores and breakdown popovers are strictly visible to admins, recruiters, and hiring team members. Scores never appear on public careers pages or candidate notifications.
- Strict role-based visibility
- Internal feedback stays private to the hiring panel
- Auditable decision-making across stages
How it works
Candidate match score in 4 steps
- 1
Post the job
Post the job with key skills, or let OneATS detect them automatically from the description.
- 2
Applicants arrive
Scores calculate instantly as resumes are parsed from boards, your careers page, or email.
- 3
Sort by best match
Filter to Strong or Good fits, and hover any score to review the transparent reasons.
- 4
Shortlist & interview
Advance top matches into interview rounds and schedule them with one click.
Frequently asked questions
Is the candidate match score AI-driven?
No. The match score is a transparent, explainable rule-based algorithm. It analyzes objective factors like skills overlap and experience without opaque machine-learning models or external third-party services.
Can a low match score reject a candidate automatically?
No. The match score is purely a prioritization and sorting tool. It never rejects candidates automatically; hiring teams remain in full control of all status decisions.
What if the job description doesn't list required skills?
OneATS extracts key technical and professional skills directly from your job description using an internal skills dictionary of over 190 common roles and competencies.
Can we adjust the scoring weights?
Yes. You can select between six predefined role profiles (Technical, Senior, Sales & field, Operations, Entry, General) to tailor how factors are weighted.
Does the match score work in the talent pool?
Yes. Use the 'Match against job' feature in the talent pool to instantly score and rank your existing candidate database against any active role.
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