Turn applications into a ranked shortlist — automatically
From hundreds of applications to a ranked shortlist in minutes
JD Align is AI resume screening software that helps recruiters screen resumes, shortlist candidates, and manage hiring workflows with explainable AI.
Rank before review
Candidates are ranked first so recruiters can focus on stronger matches earlier.
Explainable shortlist decisions
Clear match reasons and candidate gaps support structured, easier-to-explain decisions.
Shortlist workflow, not one-off scoring
Shortlists update automatically as applications arrive, with candidates managed by job.
Why recruiters & HR choose JD Align™
Auto-evaluation on arrival
Applications are auto-scored on arrival (upload or public job page) and appear instantly in Screened Candidates.
Explainable shortlist decisions
Each score includes per-criterion reasons so recruiter and hiring manager decisions stay clear.
Consistent process at scale
Apply the same screening logic across roles and recruiters without adding process overhead.
Faster screening throughput
Rank resumes against job criteria in minutes so recruiters focus on high-fit candidates first.
Controlled public publishing
Publish, pause, or close a job with clear status rules — you stay in control of visibility.
Privacy-first workflow
Built for practical compliance with traceable screening decisions and recruiter ownership.
Works with your existing channels
Keep using LinkedIn or your careers page — JD Align captures applications and turns them into a ranked shortlist.
Higher recruiter ROI
Reduce manual admin and improve shortlist quality so recruiter time is spent where it matters.
How JD Align™ works
Define job criteria
Add job details, required and preferred criteria, and weighting so candidate scoring reflects the role you are hiring for.
Publish and collect applications
Applications are automatically ranked on arrival, so your shortlist is always up to date.
Shortlist and manage candidates
Review only top-ranked candidates, refine your shortlist, and export or share decisions with full context.
JD Align vs simple resume screening tools
Basic screening tools
One-off resume scoring only
Limited or unclear reasoning
No shortlist workflow or candidate tracking
No job-based candidate management
JD Align
AI resume screening software with explainable scoring
Clear match reasons and candidate gaps
Structured shortlist and recruiter workflow support
Persistent, job-based candidate screening and management
Not another job board — a shortlist workflow layer for your hiring
JD Align sits on top of your existing job ads and application sources, automatically ranking candidates and maintaining a structured shortlist as applications arrive
Most tools help you read resumes faster
JD Align helps you decide who to review first
Highlights recruiters love
Drag-and-drop resume upload or open file picker
Public job page (paid plans) - live until you close it
Job Status workflow: Draft, Active, Pending, Paused, Closed
Optional Release date to schedule when a job goes live
Screened table sorted by Overall Rating by default
Per-criterion reasons show matches & gaps for every candidate
Export Top N candidates to Excel (ranked by rating)
Download Top N resumes as a ZIP for panels/clients
Usage summary shows billing cycle, included evaluations & overage
Unlimited job postings on paid plans; evaluations are usage-based
Better value per evaluation as your volume grows
Ready to shortlist with explainable AI?
Start free with 20 free evaluation units. After sign-up, you can upgrade to a paid plan when you're ready.
Designed for quality shortlists — not just low-cost resume scoring.
Built for recruiter workflows
Explainable AI scoring, structured candidate shortlisting, and recruiter-controlled decisions.
Recruiters stay in control — AI assists decisions, not replaces them.
No black-box scoring — every result includes clear match reasons.
Designed to support consistent, defensible hiring decisions without turning hiring into a black box.
Secure, web-based recruiter workflow built to help teams handle higher applicant volume more efficiently.
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