Talent · How matching works
A percentage you can audit
Most match scores are unexplained rankings. ELAREH calculates a match from stated requirements, visible weights and verifiable credentials. Here is the full calculation: nothing else goes into it.
Worked example · Senior Backend Engineer
| Requirement | Weight | Status | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python ≥ 85 | 30% | 94 | 30% |
| SQL ≥ 80 | 20% | 89 | 20% |
| System design ≥ 80 | 25% | 88 | 25% |
| English C1 | 16% | C1 | 16% |
| Kubernetes ≥ 75 | 9% | Not verified | 0% |
Three rules keep the calculation honest
- Only stated requirements count. If a requirement is not on the job listing, it cannot change the score.
- Only verified evidence counts. Self-ratings, keywords and CV claims contribute zero.
- Both sides see the same calculation. The candidate and employer see the same breakdown.
Deliberately excluded: name, photo, age, gender, nationality, accent, address, employment gaps and the jobs you viewed. None is part of the calculation.
Read the trust centreA missing requirement shows a path: the assessment, its duration and who pays. Complete it, and the match updates when the verifiable credential is issued.
Employers set a minimum score for each skill. Meeting that threshold earns the full weight—there is no reward for scoring endlessly higher.
Credentials have validity periods. Expired evidence no longer counts toward the match, and you can see that change.