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title: "Rate Candidates"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/rate-candidates"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-08-25T16:02:02.017Z"
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# Rate Candidates

Evaluate and prioritize applicants quickly with manual or AI-powered star ratings.

### **Overview**

Star ratings give you a simple but powerful way to assess candidate suitability. On a scale of **1 to 5 stars**, you can rate candidates based on their resumes and overall fit for the role. This makes it easy to compare applicants at a glance and focus first on the top-rated ones.

To further streamline evaluation, **Kingsley**—your AI assistant—can automatically generate ratings by comparing candidate resumes against your internal job description. These AI-generated ratings appear in **blue** and include a justification note, helping you understand why a candidate was scored the way they were.

## **How to Rate Candidates:**

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### **1\. Access Star Ratings**

-   From your job posting, locate the candidate table.
-   Look for the **Rating column**, which shows stars from 1 to 5 for each candidate.

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### **2\. Manually Assign Ratings**

-   Open and review each candidate’s resume.
-   Assign stars based on suitability:
    -   **4–5 stars** → Strong match for the role.
    -   **2–3 stars** → Partial fit or less qualified.
    -   **1 star** → Not a fit.

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### **3\. Sort Candidates by Rating**

-   Use the **sorting feature** to reorder candidates, placing the highest-rated at the top for faster prioritization.

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### **4\. Leverage Automatic Ratings by Kingsley**

-   Kingsley analyzes resumes against the **internal job description** on your *Find & Evaluate Talent* tab.
-   AI-generated ratings appear in **blue** and include a justification note.
-   To trigger a new AI rating manually, click the **Appraise** button next to a candidate’s rating.

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## **Can Kingsley Ratings Be Turned Off?**

Kingsley ratings are part of the candidate evaluation experience in Discovered and there is currently no standard user-facing toggle to disable Kingsley ratings or hide the star rating column across the platform.

Recruiters can still:

-   Manually change a candidate's star rating.
-   Review Kingsley's justification before using the rating in a hiring decision.
-   Use the rating as a supporting signal rather than as the sole basis for candidate evaluation.

Kingsley evaluates candidate resumes against the **Internal Job Description**, so keeping that description accurate and job-specific helps improve the relevance of the AI rating.

If your organization has specific requirements around AI-assisted candidate evaluation, contact Discovered Support to discuss your workflow and available account options.

## **Why This Matters:**

Star ratings create a consistent, visual way to compare candidates and streamline decision-making. By combining manual input with AI-powered analysis, you can:

-   Quickly identify the strongest candidates.
-   Maintain fair and structured evaluations.
-   Save time by letting Kingsley highlight promising applicants.
-   Ensure every candidate receives consideration based on job-specific criteria.

## **Use Cases:**

-   **Recruiters:** Prioritize top candidates when handling large applicant pools.
-   **Hiring Managers:** Quickly filter applicants down to the most promising profiles.
-   **Agencies:** Standardize evaluation criteria across multiple roles and clients.
-   **Small Teams:** Use Kingsley ratings to save time when resumes are high in volume.

## **Best Practices:**

-   **Review thoroughly**—use ratings as a decision aid, not a replacement for resume review.
-   Be cautious when relying solely on AI ratings; they reflect resume-to-description matching only.
-   **Update ratings regularly** as candidates progress and new information becomes available.
-   Use the **sorting feature** to keep your focus on the highest-priority candidates.
-   Treat Kingsley ratings as an additional evaluation signal, not a replacement for recruiter judgment, interviews, assessments, or other job-related evidence.

## **What Happens Next:**

Once ratings are applied:

-   Manual or AI-generated ratings appear in the candidate table.
-   Sorting ensures top candidates are always visible first.
-   Kingsley’s justifications help explain AI scoring for transparency.
-   Ratings remain tied to candidate profiles, so you can revisit and adjust as needed.

With **Rate Candidates**, you gain a clear, structured, and efficient way to evaluate applicants—helping you focus your attention where it matters most.