Understanding Your Resume / Job Description Match Score
The match score measures the semantic compatibility between a resume and a job description. It's not a simple word count comparison — it's an intelligent analysis that understands the meaning of competencies, not just their exact spelling.
How Profilynk's Algorithm Works
Profilynk uses a dual-signal system:
- Signal 1 — Semantic concepts (40%): 83 professional concepts are searched across both documents. Each concept groups dozens of English and French synonyms. A concept is "present" if at least one of its terms appears in the text.
- Signal 2 — Domain vocabulary (60%): after filtering generic terms (management, team, project…), we measure the domain-specific vocabulary overlap between both documents. This signal catches real sector misalignments.
How to Interpret Your Score
4–5
Strong compatibility — profile aligns well with the role. Apply or shortlist with confidence.
2.5–3.5
Partial compatibility — targeted resume adjustments can significantly improve the score.
0–2
Weak compatibility — sector or skills misalignment. High-risk application without repositioning.
💡 The maximum score is 4.5/5, not 5/5. No resume is perfectly aligned to any job description — there will always be a degree of human subjectivity the algorithm can't measure. This ceiling prevents false absolute confidence.