What happens to applicants who score poorly in AI shortlisting?

Last updated:

June 30, 2026

They remain in your applicant list and are not automatically rejected or hidden. AI shortlisting sorts candidates by score so the strongest matches appear first, but your team retains full control over who to progress, review in more detail, or decline. No candidate is removed from consideration by the system.

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