AI CV Screening
AI CV Screening and Candidate Ranking
AI CV screening that reads every uploaded CV against the job you defined, scores how well each candidate matches, and ranks applicants so recruiters review a shortlist backed by evidence instead of reading in application order.
How AI CV screening works
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Upload the CVs
Add CVs to a position individually or in bulk. Each file is checked for type, size and duplicate content first, so re-sending the same CV does not create a second candidate.
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Candidate details are extracted
The CV is parsed into structured candidate information — experience, skills and contact details — so it can be compared rather than just stored as a document.
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Compared against the job
Each candidate is matched against the position's required skills and experience. The comparison is specific to that role, so the same CV can score differently on two openings.
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A match score is produced
Every candidate gets a score you can see and sort by, and each position has a minimum match score you set to separate the plausible fits from the rest.
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The recruiter reviews
You get a ranked list with the original CV attached. Open any candidate to read the source document and compare shortlisted applicants side by side.
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Shortlisted candidates move on
From the shortlist a candidate can go to an AI screening call or straight to interview scheduling, without leaving the position.
Reading in application order is the problem
Without screening, the CVs that get the most attention are the ones that arrived first, before reviewer fatigue set in. Scoring every applicant against the same definition removes that accident of ordering — the last CV in gets read as carefully as the first.
Scored against your role, not a keyword list
Matching is relative to the position you defined rather than to a generic template, so relevance means relevance to this opening. That is also why a strong candidate for one role can rank low for another.
A threshold you control
Each position carries a minimum match score. Raise it for a senior role where you only want close fits, lower it when you would rather cast wide and look yourself.
The CV stays attached to the score
A number on its own is not reviewable. Every score sits next to the CV it came from, so you can check the reasoning against the actual document before acting on it.
Compare candidates side by side
Shortlisted applicants for a position can be compared directly, which is usually the question that matters — not whether someone is good, but which of these four to interview.
Screening is a filter, not a decision
Colleagu does not reject applicants for you. It orders them and shows its working, and a person decides who progresses.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI CV screening?
AI CV screening is the automated reading of applicant CVs against a specific job's requirements, producing a match score and a ranked list of candidates so a recruiter reviews the strongest fits first instead of reading applications in the order they arrived.
How does AI resume screening work in Colleagu?
You define the position and its required skills. Uploaded CVs are parsed into structured candidate details, compared against that definition, and given a match score. Candidates are then ranked by score, with the original CV attached to each one.
Can Colleagu rank candidates against a job description?
Yes. Ranking is specific to the position, so the same CV can score differently against two different openings. Each position also has a minimum match score you set yourself.
Does the AI reject candidates automatically?
No. Screening produces scores and an order. Rejecting, shortlisting and progressing candidates are actions a person takes, with the original CV available to review.
What file formats can I upload?
CVs are uploaded through the position's CV screen, and each upload is validated for file type, size and MIME type before processing. Duplicate content is detected so the same CV is not scored twice.
What happens to a candidate after screening?
A screened candidate can be sent an email questionnaire, called by the AI HR agent for a first-round screening conversation, or moved directly to interview scheduling — all from the same candidate record.
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