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# How to Auto-Score Candidates with AI

# How to Auto-Score Candidates with AI

Automatically evaluate candidates with AI when they reach specific pipeline stages.

## How It Works

When a candidate enters a stage with AI scoring automation:
1. System triggers AI evaluation
2. AI analyzes candidate against your criteria
3. Score appears in candidate profile
4. Optional: Move candidate based on score

## Setting Up Auto AI Scoring

### Prerequisites
1. Set up scoring criteria on job's **AI Scoring** tab ![How to Auto-Score Candidates with AI: Prerequisites](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-auto-score-with-ai-1_17kg6yn.png)
2. Have sufficient AI credits in your account

### Create the Automation
1. Open a job
2. Go to the **Workflow** tab
3. Click the **bolt icon** on the target stage
4. Click **Add Automation**
5. Select **AI Score** ![How to Auto-Score Candidates with AI: Create the Automation](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-auto-score-with-ai-2_pvr4s8.png)
6. Configure options

## Configuration Options

### Move If Score Above
Set a threshold score. Candidates scoring above this are automatically moved to a specified stage.

Example: Score above 70 → Move to "Phone Screen"

### Disqualify If Score Below
Set a minimum threshold. Candidates below this are automatically disqualified.

Example: Score below 40 → Disqualify

### Both Options Together
Create automatic routing:
* Score 70+ → Move to "Interview"
* Score 40-69 → Stay for manual review
* Score below 40 → Disqualify

## Example Automation Flows

### High-Volume Screening
**Stage: Applied**
* Auto AI Score
* Score 60+ → Move to "Qualified"
* Score below 40 → Disqualify ![How to Auto-Score Candidates with AI: High-Volume Screening](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-auto-score-with-ai-3_dzoxfg.png)
* Purpose: Filter large applicant pools quickly

### Post-Questionnaire Evaluation
**Stage: Questionnaire Complete**
* Auto AI Score (uses questionnaire data)
* Score 75+ → Move to "Phone Screen"
* Purpose: Evaluate detailed responses

### Two-Phase Scoring
**Stage 1: Applied**
* Standard model AI Score
* Score 50+ → Move to "Under Review"

**Stage 2: Under Review**
* Premium model AI Score (deeper analysis)
* Score 70+ → Move to "Interview"

## Best Practices

### Pre-Screen First
Save AI credits by pre-screening:
1. Use knockout questions to eliminate unqualified
2. Only AI score candidates who pass basics

### Set Appropriate Thresholds
* Too high: Missing good candidates
* Too low: Not filtering effectively
* Start conservative, adjust based on results

### Combine with Manual Review
AI scoring assists, not replaces, human judgment:
* Review borderline scores manually
* Calibrate AI criteria based on outcomes
* Use for prioritization, not final decisions

## Credit Considerations

* Each AI score uses credits from your plan
* Premium model uses ~10x more credits
* Monitor usage in Settings / Billing
* Pre-screen to reduce unnecessary scoring