How to Use Matching Candidates

Step 1: Access the Matching Candidates

• Navigate to the Jobs Module from the left-hand menu to view your active jobs. Click on the relevant job to open the Job View Dialogue Box.
  
  
  
  
• Click on the Matching Candidate tab within the Job View. Here, you’ll see a list of candidates ranked by their match percentile, based on how well they align with the job requirements.
  
  
  

Step 3: Assign Matched Candidates

From the matching candidate list:

• Select one or more relevant candidates

• Click on the Assign option to assign them to the job
  
  
  

Step 4: Perform More Actions

Click on the More Actions button at the bottom to perform additional operations such as:

• Sending emails

• Adding tags

• Updating candidate status

• Creating tasks

Step 5: Update Candidate Status

Within the Applied/Assigned Candidate tab:

• Select a candidate

• Click Change Status to update their current stage in the recruitment process
  
  
  

Using Advanced Matching (AI-Based Search)

For even more refined results, you can use the Advanced Matching feature available in both: Match in Candidate Database, Applied/Assigned Candidates.

Click the Advanced Matching button on the top right of the Matching Candidate screen.

Advanced Matching Features Include:

• Use Semantic Search
  Enable this to allow AI to understand the intent behind the job and candidate details, improving result accuracy.
  
  
  

• Exclude Candidates Assigned to Other Active Jobs
  Enable this to prevent showing candidates already involved in other open job processes.
  
  
  

• Search Criteria Options

  • Job Titles

  • Locations

  • Skills

  • Experience

  • Qualifications

  • Languages & Proficiency

  • Keywords with Boolean Queries
    You can use Boolean search logic (AND, OR, NOT, etc.) in the keyword field to refine results even further based on precise conditions.
    
    
    

• Define Priority Using Star Ratings
  Assign stars to each criterion to indicate how important it is in the matching logic.
  
  
  

• Control Matching Logic with SHOULD or MUST Buttons

  • SHOULD: Optional but preferred match

  • MUST: Required match for the candidate to appear in results
    
    
    

How It Helps

iSmartRecruit’s AI-powered matching engine delivers intelligent candidate recommendations based on your exact job criteria—improving quality and reducing hiring time. This feature also ensures that candidates already assigned to the job do not appear in the result set, keeping your shortlist clean and relevant.

Need Help?

For any questions or assistance with matching candidates or configuring search settings, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].