Matching and Insight
Optio’s matching is not a black box. Every match is explained. Every gap is identified. And the insight from every match makes the next hiring decision smarter.
Three types of match
Direct match
The candidate meets your requirements and your offer meets their stated intent. This is a strong, ready conversation.
Potential match
The candidate is well-suited to the role, but one element of your offer falls short of their intent. Optio identifies the exact gap — for example, your salary is £2,000 below their stated minimum — so you can decide whether to adjust.
Expandable match
The candidate’s current qualifications or experience falls slightly short of your requirements, but funded training or a development pathway could close the gap. These are candidates most systems filter out entirely — but who could become strong long-term hires.
Why explainability matters
Recruitment decisions that cannot be explained lead to poor outcomes. If you don’t know why a candidate was matched, you cannot evaluate whether the match is right. If you don’t know why a candidate was excluded, you might be missing your best hire.
Optio shows you the reasoning behind every match — and every non-match. This makes hiring decisions more defensible, more consistent, and more effective over time.
The insight layer
Beyond individual matches, Optio generates aggregated insight across your talent pool and the broader market. Over time, you can see how your offer compares to market expectations, how candidate priorities are shifting, and where your hiring strategy needs to evolve.