Job Matching Algorithm Normalizes Candidate Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional methods of matching job seekers with employers are hindered by non-standardized assessments producing dissimilar results and suitability data in different formats, leading to difficulties in comparing candidates and identifying the best fits for job openings, especially with the influx of numerous applicants.

Innovation Solution

A method that normalizes assessment data and suitability information to create a performance quotient for job seekers, allowing for comparison with a position quotient set by employers, thereby ranking candidates based on compatibility for specific job openings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If multiple different assessments are used to evaluate job seekers, then more comprehensive suitability data is obtained, but the results are in different formats and cannot be easily compared

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuitability data completenessVSAvoiddata format compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms assessment results from various formats (scores, codes, rankings) into a unified numerical scale by establishing equivalent value relationships between different assessment types. This parameter transformation allows comprehensive data collection while maintaining comparability across different assessment sources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary conversion system that acts as a mediator between different assessment formats and the final comparison framework. This intermediary layer translates diverse assessment results into a common language, enabling comprehensive evaluation without direct format conflicts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If employers review many applicants to find the best fit, then the quality of hiring decisions improves, but the time and resources required increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecandidate matching accuracyVSAvoidhiring process duration
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary normalization and scoring of all candidate assessments before the actual hiring decision process. By pre-processing and standardizing candidate data, the system enables rapid comparison and identification of top candidates, reducing the time needed for final evaluation while maintaining high matching accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a standardized numerical representation (copy) of each candidate's suitability profile that can be quickly compared against position requirements. This copied numerical format allows efficient screening of many candidates without requiring detailed review of each original assessment, thus reducing time while preserving evaluation precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Productivity

If traditional resume screening methods are used, then the process is simple and quick, but employers cannot effectively identify the best candidates among numerous applicants

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehiring efficiencyVSAvoidcandidate evaluation accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal numerical scoring system that can evaluate multiple candidate attributes simultaneously (personality, skills, experience, education) in a single integrated framework. This multi-functional approach maintains the simplicity and speed of traditional screening while dramatically improving evaluation accuracy by considering multiple factors together rather than separately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11328231B2Method of matching employers with job seekers
Publication Date: 2022.05.10 THE INST FOR MOTIVATIONAL LIVING
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AI summary

A method of facilitating a match between an employer with at least one job opening and job seekers is provided. The employer has a set of position preferences related to the job opening. The job seekers have suitability data, resumes, etc., that are provided to the employer. The suitability data includes normalized assessment data. The method includes the steps of: determining a position quotient based on the position preferences; deriving a performance quotient for each job seeker, the performance quotient including normalized assessment data; comparing each the performance quotient to the position quotient; and ranking each the job seeker based on the comparison of the performance quotient to the position quotient.