How Cleo Scores Candidates

Cleo doesn't guess — it scores every candidate against what matters most for the job. Transparent, explainable, and built for frontline hiring.

More than keywords — Cleo looks at real-world fit

Every candidate is evaluated through a combination of skills, location, availability, eligibility, and readiness. Cleo builds a profile score so you know why someone's a match — or not.

Skills & certifications

Shift availability & work authorization

Distance & commute feasibility

Background ID and I-9 verification

The scoring criteria

Skills & Training

Checks required skills, licenses, or certifications based on the job tyре.

Availability

Looks at shift preferences, hours, and start dates to ensure readiness.

Distance

Evaluates commute time and local proximity for reliability.

Eligibility

Confirms age, work authorization, and employment eligibility.

Verification

Integrates with VerifilD to confirm ID, background, and 1-9.

How scoring works

Scan or post a job.

Cleo maps requirements and ideal candidate profile.

It collects data from applicants and enriches it with verification.

Each profile is scored and ranked.

You receive a shortlist with clear reasoning behind each score.

Every score is explainable

Cleo doesn't hide how it decides. Every shortlist comes with a clear breakdown of why each candidate is ranked the way they are, so managers can trust - and act -faster.

Ready to see Cleo scoring in action?

Try a live demo and see how Cleo ranks your next batch of candidates.