Screen, shortlist, and manage candidates in minutes
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.
Move beyond resume scoring tools to a structured hiring workflow.
JD Align is candidate screening software built for recruiters handling high application volumes, with transparent match reasons, candidate workflow support, and recruiter-controlled decisions.
Works alongside your existing job ads and careers page — applications can be auto-scored on arrival so your team can focus first on the strongest-fit candidates.
AI resume screening software with built-in shortlist workflow
• Screen and rank candidates with explainable AI scoring
• Shortlist top candidates with clear match reasons
• Track candidate progress with structured shortlist workflow
• Export and share top candidates with hiring teams
• Apply consistent criteria across every role
• Manage candidates by job instead of one-off scoring sessions
Why recruiters & HR choose JD Align™
Faster screening throughput
Rank resumes against job criteria in minutes so recruiters focus on high-fit candidates first.
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.
Controlled public publishing
Publish, pause, or close a job with clear status rules — you stay in control of visibility.
Auto-evaluation on arrival
Applications are auto-scored on arrival (upload or public job page) and appear instantly in Screened Candidates.
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
Turn on public publishing, share your job link on LinkedIn or your website, and receive applications that can be auto-scored on arrival.
Shortlist and manage candidates
Review explainable score breakdowns, shortlist top candidates faster, and export candidates for panels, clients, or hiring managers.
Not another job board — the screening and shortlisting layer for your job ads
Job boards and social posts help you attract candidates. JD Align helps recruiters screen resumes, rank applicants, shortlist candidates, and build a structured hiring workflow once applications arrive.
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
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.
Learn more about JD Align
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