The Match Score is a system-generated percentage that indicates how well your profile aligns with the requirements of a specific job posting. It is one of the primary tools employers use to evaluate and compare candidates.
This guide explains what affects your Match Score and how you can improve it on future applications.
What is the Match Score?
The Match Score appears as a percentage such as 79%, 90%, or 99%. A higher score means a stronger alignment between your profile and the job's listed requirements. It is calculated automatically when you submit an application and is read-only — neither you nor the employer can modify it.
You do not see your own Match Score from the job seeker side of the platform. It is visible to the employer in their applicant list.
What Affects Your Match Score?
From your profile
Skills listed on your profile — compared directly against the skills the employer entered in the job posting.
Employment history — your past roles, industries, and tenure contribute to the score.
Education — your educational background is factored into the overall match calculation.
From your application
Skill Match checklist selections — the skills you check off during the application's skill step directly contribute to your score for that specific application.
How to Improve Your Match Score
Keep your profile complete and up to date. A profile with missing employment history or education will score lower than a complete one.
List your skills accurately on your profile. Use specific, recognizable skill names rather than vague descriptions.
During the Skill Match step of your application, check every skill that genuinely applies to you. Leaving relevant skills unchecked will lower your score for that application.
Apply to jobs whose listed requirements match your actual background. A strong Match Score comes from genuine alignment.
The Match Score is calculated per application. The same profile may produce different scores on different jobs depending on how closely each job's requirements match your background.
Important Terms Explained
Match Score is a system-generated percentage showing how well a job seeker's profile aligns with a specific job's requirements. It is read-only for all users.
Skill Match Step is the part of the application where job seekers review the job's required skills and check off the ones they possess. Selections made here directly affect the Match Score.
Key Takeaway
Your Match Score is based on your profile completeness, skills listed, and the selections you make during the Skill Match step of each application.
The best way to improve your score is to keep your profile complete, use specific skill terminology, and check all relevant skills honestly during each application.
The score is read-only — neither you nor the employer can change it.
Your best match score comes from being exactly who you are — honestly and completely.