Match % is Truffle’s quick-read indicator of how well a candidate aligns with the role you’re hiring for. It’s not a guess or a gut check—it’s an AI-generated analysis based on how the candidate responds to your one-way interview questions.
How it works
Each open-ended question in your interview is evaluated across specific criteria like:
Role Alignment
Motivation
Understanding of responsibilities
Communication style
Creativity, intent, collaboration (depending on your job setup)
Truffle reviews each of these areas based on evaluation frameworks like the one shown above—looking for clear signs of enthusiasm, specificity, and relevance. Then, it rolls those scores into a single Match % for the candidate.
Example
In the question “What stood out to you about this role?” the model is trained to look for:
Strong answer → Mentions the job description directly, shows enthusiasm, understands the challenges
Weak answer → Generic, vague, or disconnected from the role
Each response contributes to the overall Match %, which updates as the candidate progresses through the interview.
What to keep in mind
A 90%+ match means the candidate consistently delivered strong, relevant answers
Manual Review indicates the match analysis wasn’t generated (usually due to insufficient input or skipped questions)
You can always click into a candidate to read transcripts, watch videos, and form your own opinion
Pro tip: Match % helps you quickly spot top candidates—but don’t use it as the only signal. It's meant to prioritize, not replace your judgment. Combine it with your team’s star ratings and notes for the clearest hiring picture.