Candidate Comparison
Compare up to four candidates side by side.
Before You Start
Required permission: manageCandidates
Accessing the Comparison Page
Select 2–4 candidates on the search page using their checkboxes, then click Compare in the bulk actions panel.
You can also navigate directly to /candidates/compare?ids=1,2,3.
Page Layout
Each candidate is shown in a vertical card. Cards scroll horizontally if more than two candidates are loaded. Click a candidate's name to open their profile in a new tab.
What Each Card Shows
| Section | Data Shown |
|---|---|
| Header | Name (link to profile), current title, current company, location |
| Experience | Total applications, active applications, interviews completed |
| Key Metrics | Expected salary |
| Insights | AI-generated insights (from resume analysis) |
| Custom Fields | Any custom field values for this candidate |
Highlights
When comparing 2 or more candidates, the best value for each numeric metric is highlighted in green. For example, the candidate with the most interviews completed has that number shown in green.
Highlighted metrics: Total Applications, Active Applications, Interviews Completed.
Adding More Candidates
If the comparison currently shows fewer than 4 candidates, an Add Candidate button appears. Click it to open a search dialog and pick another candidate.
Removing a Candidate
Click the X button in the top-right of any card to remove that candidate from the comparison. The URL updates to reflect the remaining candidates.