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Candidate Shortlisting Platform

Go from hundreds of applicants to a qualified shortlist in minutes. AI analyzes, ranks, and compares candidates so you can focus on the best fits.

Quick Answer: MatchPoint's AI shortlisting analyzes every CV against your job requirements, scores candidates on multiple criteria, and produces a ranked list with detailed explanations. Compare top candidates side-by-side and make faster, more informed decisions.

What is Candidate Shortlisting?

Candidate shortlisting is the process of narrowing down a large pool of applicants to a smaller list of qualified candidates for further review. Instead of manually reviewing every CV, AI-powered shortlisting analyzes applications against job criteria, ranks candidates by fit, and produces a prioritized list — turning hours of manual work into minutes of automated processing.

Who It's For

Hiring Managers

Get a pre-ranked shortlist so you review only the most qualified candidates.

Talent Acquisition Teams

Process high application volumes without sacrificing quality of evaluation.

Small Business Owners

No dedicated recruiter? Get professional-level candidate screening anyway.

Recruitment Agencies

Create client-ready shortlists faster with consistent evaluation criteria.

What Problem It Solves

  • Too many applications to review manually — You can't read 200 CVs carefully. AI reads all of them and surfaces the best matches.
  • Hard to compare candidates objectively — Different CVs highlight different things. AI normalizes the comparison across consistent criteria.
  • Shortlisting takes too long — Reduce days of manual review to minutes of AI processing.
  • Good candidates buried in the pile — AI evaluates every application equally, so strong candidates don't get overlooked.
  • Explaining shortlist decisions — AI provides clear reasoning for each ranking, making it easy to justify decisions.

How Shortlisting Works

1
Define Your Requirements

Enter the job title, description, must-have skills, and nice-to-haves. Be specific about what matters most.

2
Upload All CVs

Bulk upload candidate resumes in PDF, Word, or text format. No need to pre-filter — upload everyone.

3
AI Analyzes & Scores

Each CV is evaluated on skills match, experience alignment, education relevance, and other factors you defined.

4
Review Ranked Shortlist

See candidates ranked by overall fit. Click any candidate for detailed scores and AI-generated summaries.

5
Compare Top Candidates

View side-by-side comparisons of your top picks to make final decisions with confidence.

Shortlisting Features

Multi-Factor Scoring

Candidates scored on skills, experience, education, career stage, and more — not just keyword matching.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare your top candidates directly to see how they stack up on each criterion.

Explained Rankings

Every score comes with AI-generated reasoning so you understand why each candidate ranked where they did.

Filter & Refine

Ask natural language questions to filter: "Show only candidates with remote work experience."

Deal-Breaker Flags

AI identifies potential issues like missing must-have skills or experience gaps.

Fast Processing

50 CVs processed in ~2 minutes. Scale up without waiting hours for results.

What You Can Do Today

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI shortlisting work?

Upload your job requirements and candidate CVs. The AI analyzes each CV against your criteria, scores candidates on multiple factors (skills match, experience, education, etc.), and produces a ranked shortlist with detailed explanations for each ranking.

How fast can I create a shortlist?

MatchPoint processes approximately 50 CVs in about 2 minutes. You can have a ranked shortlist ready within minutes of uploading, compared to hours of manual review.

Can I compare candidates side-by-side?

Yes. Once candidates are ranked, you can view detailed side-by-side comparisons of your top candidates, seeing how they stack up on each criterion.

What criteria does the AI use to rank candidates?

The AI evaluates candidates on multiple factors including must-have skills match, experience alignment, role fit, education relevance, and career stage. Each candidate receives individual scores with explanations.

Can I adjust the ranking criteria?

You define your job requirements upfront, which the AI uses to evaluate candidates. You can also query the AI to filter candidates based on specific criteria after the initial ranking.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Try the demo with pre-loaded sample data immediately, no signup required. Sign up free to test with your own CVs and job requirements.

Can I export my shortlist?

Currently you can view rankings and details in the platform. Export features are planned for future updates. You can manually copy information to your existing systems.

How accurate is the AI ranking?

The AI provides transparent scoring with explanations so you can verify its reasoning. It's designed to surface the best candidates quickly — you make the final hiring decisions.

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Turn hundreds of applications into a qualified shortlist in minutes.