For employers interpreting Truffle's AI-generated match signals.
Match score is Truffle's AI signal for how closely a candidate's interview responses align with your role criteria, displayed on a 0–100 scale. 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. Every score has reasoning attached so you can see why.
How the match score is calculated
Match score compares the candidate's interview responses against the criteria you set for the role.
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 0–100 score, a colored bar (green/amber/red), and a per-question breakdown visible on the Screening tab.
The number is a prioritization signal with reasoning attached, not a hiring decision. Truffle's AI surfaces it; you decide who advances.
How the rubric is built
For each custom screening question, Truffle generates an evaluation rubric using your full job description and intake responses. The rubric reflects the specifics of the role you're hiring for, not a generic template. Every match score includes per-criterion reasoning so you can see why each response landed where it did.
Score tiers
Match score 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 score appears
Match score 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.