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Match candidates to jobs

Run matching from a job or candidate, review ranked evidence and score explanations, add feedback, and shortlist suitable candidates.

Recruiter, Manager6 minVerified September 2, 2026

InferOwl matching ranks available records and explains why a result received its score. Use the ranking to focus review, not as an automated hiring or eligibility decision.

Review and act on matches

  1. 01

    Start from a job or candidate

    Open a job to find candidates, or open a candidate to find jobs, then select the matching action.

  2. 02

    Run matching

    Wait for the ranked results. If matching fails, retry after confirming that the source record contains useful role, specialty, location, experience, and requirement information.

  3. 03

    Search and filter results

    Search within the results or choose a minimum score such as 60, 70, 80, or 90 to narrow the review list.

  4. 04

    Read why the score was assigned

    Open Why this score and compare the explanation with the job requirements, candidate record, source documents, and any known constraints.

  5. 05

    Record feedback

    Mark a result Good match, Needs review, or Not a match when your account has Run matching access. Feedback records user judgment about the result.

  6. 06

    Shortlist after human review

    Shortlist a candidate only after confirming the fit and required information. Shortlisting requires Move candidate stage access.

Keep a person responsible for the decision

A score may reflect incomplete, outdated, or incorrect source data. Recruiters and managers must verify the evidence, apply job-related criteria consistently, and follow applicable employment and anti-discrimination requirements.

Troubleshooting

No matches are returned.

Likely cause: No eligible records meet the current query or the source record lacks useful matching data.

Complete the job or candidate details, remove an overly strict score filter, and run matching again.

The matching request fails.

Likely cause: The service request failed or your account lacks Run matching access.

Confirm your access, retry once, and contact support with the job or candidate ID if the failure continues.

You can review a match but cannot shortlist it.

Likely cause: Shortlisting uses the pipeline-stage permission.

Ask an owner to grant Move candidate stage access or have an authorized teammate complete the shortlist.