For employers interpreting Truffle's AI-generated match signals.
Match percentage is Truffle's AI indicator of how closely a candidate's interview responses align with your role criteria. It runs per completed interview and appears on the candidate dashboard, the candidate profile, and shared candidate links. 70% and above is Strong alignment, 50–70% is Good, and below 50% is Weak. Use it to prioritize who to review first.
How match percentage is calculated
Match percentage compares the candidate's interview responses against the criteria you set for the role, scored across 32 competency dimensions.
Inputs. Your position description, your answers to the intake questions (what success looks like, team fit traits), each interview question, and the candidate's responses.
Output. A single percentage, a colored bar (green/amber/red), and a per-question breakdown visible on the Screening tab.
The number is a diagnostic signal, not a decision. Truffle's AI surfaces it; you decide who advances.
Score tiers
Match percentage maps to three tiers so you can scan a list quickly without reading every number.
Strong (70%+). Clear alignment with the role criteria. Green bar.
Good (50–70%). Some alignment; worth a closer look. Amber bar.
Weak (under 50%). Limited alignment on the dimensions you set. Red bar.
Where the match percentage appears
Match percentage shows up on every surface where a candidate is summarized.
Candidate list. In the Match column, sortable.
Candidate profile header. Next to the candidate's name (e.g. "53% Match").
Screening tab. Per-question match breakdown so you can see which questions drove the overall score.
Shared candidate link. Visible to the external stakeholder you share with.
Related
What are candidate summaries and key insights?. The paragraph summary that sits above the match score.
What are Candidate Shorts?. AI-selected highlight clips from the interview.
How do I personalize Truffle's AI for my position?. The intake questions that shape how match percentage evaluates candidates.