{"article":{"id":39837915962897,"url":"https://kekahrhelp.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/39837915962897.json","html_url":"https://help.keka.com/hc/en-us/articles/39837915962897-Managing-candidate-profile-score","author_id":37980519613329,"comments_disabled":false,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":0,"vote_sum":0,"vote_count":0,"section_id":42005898129297,"created_at":"2025-10-09T17:49:27Z","updated_at":"2025-12-22T11:58:02Z","name":"Managing candidate profile score","title":"Managing candidate profile score","source_locale":"en-us","locale":"en-us","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2025-12-22T11:58:02Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":35477105159953,"content_tag_ids":[],"label_names":[],"body":"<div class=\"hs-embed-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; height: auto; padding: 0px; min-width: 256px; display: block; margin: auto; max-width: 688px;\" data-service=\"vimeo\" data-script-embed=\"true\"><div class=\"hs-embed-content-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1078630065?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Managing and Editing candidate profile score\"></iframe></div>\n<script src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js\"></script>\n</div></div><h3 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDBX2Z3X5W9JEY1VX9\">\n<br><strong>Introduction</strong>\n</h3><p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2109\">Recruiters often face the challenge of managing hundreds of applications for a single job posting. While more candidates increase your chances of finding the right fit, the process of shortlisting resumes can quickly become overwhelming.</p><p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2328\">This is where <strong data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2153\">Candidate Profile Scores</strong> in Keka Hire can help. The system automatically rates candidates based on predefined job requirements, reducing manual effort and helping you focus on the best fits faster.</p><p><a id=\"one\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a></p><h3 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSD718GSESZ6FVE42G4\"><strong>What Is a Candidate Profile Score?</strong></h3><p data-start=\"2373\" data-end=\"2521\">A <strong data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2402\">Candidate Profile Score</strong> measures how well a candidate matches the job description. The system evaluates applicants against these parameters:</p><ul data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2633\">\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-bold\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2542\" data-list-item-id=\"eb466df6f6272710899f483d98a47f2f8\"><p data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2542\"><strong data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2540\">Job Profile</strong></p></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-bold\" data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2557\" data-list-item-id=\"e7000a74fb11713f31592737808a7a39b\"><p data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2557\"><strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2555\">Skills</strong></p></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-bold\" data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2576\" data-list-item-id=\"e11613934ceda1315f7fa664d2e3c693d\"><p data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2576\"><strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2574\">Experience</strong></p></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-bold\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2603\" data-list-item-id=\"e0e30a55ca1ec7971f7ee7dd3ed110417\"><p data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2603\"><strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2601\">Educational Degree</strong></p></li>\n<li class=\"ck-list-marker-bold\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2633\" data-list-item-id=\"e2c307a06b5910598bc3b48355ec5c73c\"><p data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2633\"><strong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2631\">Previous Organization</strong></p></li>\n</ul><p data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2744\">For each job, you can assign <strong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2678\">weightages</strong> to these parameters. When a candidate applies, Keka calculates:</p><ul data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2832\">\n<li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2776\" data-list-item-id=\"e117929636103e61b2bc907dd001e6e73\"><p data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2776\">Individual parameter scores</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2832\" data-list-item-id=\"e3d235601158763259e806df862298303\"><p data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2832\">An overall aggregate score based on your weightages</p></li>\n</ul><p><a id=\"two\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a></p><h3 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDF33QY8Z957Q7QYGR\"><strong>How Profile Scores Help</strong></h3><h4 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDV5AT3QQGGMAPASNY\"><strong>Reduce Time and Effort</strong></h4><p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3077\">Instead of manually reviewing hundreds of resumes, recruiters get a prioritized list of candidates. This frees up valuable time to engage with applicants and close positions faster.</p><h4 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDMMYHS7C4EMSNPZ56\"><strong>Provide Objective Evaluations</strong></h4><p data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3302\">Recruitment often involves subjectivity and unconscious bias. Profile scores add a numerical, standardized layer to candidate evaluation, ensuring fairer and more consistent shortlisting.</p><h3 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDSR5MD20QSXNWBN0R\"><strong>Enabling Candidate Profile Scores</strong></h3><p><a id=\"three\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a></p><h4 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSD9TF713SB0VGYTVPB\" data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3380\"><strong>Access Profile Scores</strong></h4><ol data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<li data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3418\" data-list-item-id=\"ed65a85ad8469b01e8594130bbf0d3d24\"><p data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3418\">Go to <strong data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3398\">Hire</strong> in the left menu.</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3439\" data-list-item-id=\"e1586305ee0da8a54d9d178bce9b18946\"><p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3439\">Click <strong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3436\">Jobs</strong>.</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3489\" data-list-item-id=\"e223b429cb1c4bef7d8cdc2b22369f654\"><p data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3489\">Select a job listing (either new or active).</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3551\" data-list-item-id=\"e668a313b8f98fd9c7b13cd79361e2e9f\"><p data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3551\">Open the <strong data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3520\">Profile Scores</strong> tab and click <strong data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3548\">Configure</strong>.<br><br><img style=\"height: auto;\" src=\"https://3947363.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3947363/image-png-Sep-23-2025-09-05-01-6348-AM.png\" width=\"2859\" height=\"1556\"><br><br><br> </p></li>\n</ol><p><a id=\"four\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a></p><h4 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDK5Y2H1HN18MHXYSD\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3585\"><strong>Configure Parameters</strong></h4><p data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3667\">In the <strong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3622\">Configure Candidate Score</strong> window, add values for parameters such as:</p><ul data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3831\">\n<li data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3698\" data-list-item-id=\"e9f4899593af865f10c98676fbe43cdb7\"><p data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3698\">Preferred <strong data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3696\">job profiles</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3722\" data-list-item-id=\"e558ee1247b9aa86cb9550b397f7b51f4\"><p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3722\">Required <strong data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3720\">skills</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3755\" data-list-item-id=\"ead9812497320dfe1db4fd5db8e925956\"><p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3755\">Desired <strong data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3753\">education levels</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3790\" data-list-item-id=\"eac6069d1359c3e0e5e27f934d8dc3ff8\"><p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3790\">Relevant <strong data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3788\">experience ranges</strong></p></li>\n<li data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3831\" data-list-item-id=\"ef3bc42447e39bf519f9eff8ed8d59b6a\"><p data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3831\">Preferred <strong data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3829\">previous organizations</strong></p></li>\n</ul><p data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"4005\"><strong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3845\">Example:</strong> If you want to prioritize candidates from Google, Apple, and Microsoft, add these organizations. Candidates with this background will receive a higher score.</p><ul data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4162\">\n<li data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4077\" data-list-item-id=\"ee47c47badbe7dd468ba88be3cfbf4b3a\"><p data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4077\">To <strong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4027\">edit values</strong>, click the <strong data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4052\">edit icon</strong> next to the parameter.</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4162\" data-list-item-id=\"ee52dc561f3e43461ecdfdfae44790893\"><p data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4162\">To <strong data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4100\">delete values</strong>, click the <strong data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4131\">three dots menu</strong> and select <strong data-start=\"4143\" data-end=\"4159\">Delete Value</strong>.<br><br><br><img style=\"height: auto;\" src=\"https://3947363.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3947363/image-png-Sep-23-2025-10-40-02-8291-AM.png\" width=\"2849\" height=\"1556\"></p></li>\n</ul><p><a id=\"five\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a></p><h4 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDNJ7PVTWXDXG5TKHV\" data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4193\"><strong>Assign Weightages</strong></h4><ul data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4377\">\n<li data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4266\" data-list-item-id=\"e54b4b401d95a7c3f6a72ddcdedd8377e\"><p data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4266\">Use the sliders to set the importance (weightage) of each parameter.</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4334\" data-list-item-id=\"e209c6052030be31aa484899fbe6d80e0\"><p data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4334\">If no values are added to a parameter, no weightage will apply.</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4377\" data-list-item-id=\"e3b753c996832ce6f5e6ee40e9c4f716d\"><p data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4377\">Click <strong data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4352\">Apply</strong> to save your settings.<br><br> </p></li>\n</ul><p><a id=\"six\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a></p><h4 id=\"h_01KCP5RZSDNN5D2XKZMZVTS5EN\"><strong>After Enabling Profile Scores</strong></h4><ul data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4586\">\n<li data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4487\" data-list-item-id=\"eaf0c37164bda2dff5299ccdf1f76f8de\"><p data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4487\">Any new candidates will automatically receive a <strong data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4484\">profile score</strong>.</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"4488\" data-end=\"4586\" data-list-item-id=\"e4d344441cccab08e24fdcc9f4ed5f206\">\n<p data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4518\">Hover over a score to see:</p>\n<ul data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4586\">\n<li data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4551\" data-list-item-id=\"e2e7f78c5fe2328bdeabda0c69f7f73cd\"><p data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4551\">The breakdown by parameter</p></li>\n<li data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4586\" data-list-item-id=\"ecf7ffbfbdbfdb81c204998dcf7649e1d\"><p data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4586\">The overall cumulative score<br><br><br><img style=\"height: auto;\" src=\"https://3947363.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3947363/image-png-Sep-23-2025-10-58-39-7844-AM.png\" width=\"2846\" height=\"1556\"></p></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul><p data-start=\"4588\" data-end=\"4679\">This gives recruiters both quick insights and detailed views for smarter decision-making.</p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}