How to Understand Match Scores
Match scores help you compare applicants quickly, but they only make sense when you know what they are based on.
Why the Score Matters
The score is an overall fit signal. It reflects how well the resume appears to match the job description and required keywords.
What You'll Learn
- What the score means
- How to read the recommendation
- How to use matched keywords
- How to read missing skills
- How to compare applicants fairly
Step 1: Read the Recommendation
The recommendation gives a fast summary of whether the applicant looks strong, promising, worth considering, or weak.
Step 2: Check Matched Keywords
Matched keywords are the skills or terms the system found in the resume.
They help explain why the score went up.
Step 3: Check Missing Skills
Use missing skills to decide whether the applicant is missing a core requirement, using different wording, or still worth a closer look.
Step 4: Read the Highlights
Highlights are short extracted pieces of information from the resume.
They help you see whether the resume has enough relevant detail or whether it is too thin to trust.
Step 5: Compare Applicants Fairly
Only compare applicants against the same job. Scores should not be compared across different roles because the matching context changes.