Talking to every applicant vs scoring their CV
Many AI screening tools start by scoring and ranking CVs, then add extra checks for the people near the top. BeCareers reads each CV against your criteria, then talks to every applicant. Here is how the two approaches compare, and when each one fits.
| BeCareers | CV-scoring AI tools (typical) | |
|---|---|---|
| First stage | CV read against your criteria, then a short screening conversation with every applicant | CVs scored and ranked automatically; some add video or questionnaire assessments for higher-ranked applicants |
| Evidence behind the result | The applicant's own answers, with the full transcript | Mainly the CV and application answers; some add questionnaires or video |
| Screening languages | 100+, in the applicant's own language | Varies - check which languages applicants can use |
| Social media or public-profile analysis | Not used - we screen what the applicant shares with us | Some tools add data from public profiles |
| Who makes hiring decisions | Your team; any knock-out rules are ones you set | Your team; most tools let you set automatic rules too |
| Published pricing | Yes - £1.50 per screening standard rate; plans £199-£999 a month | Mixed - some publish plan prices; enterprise tools usually quote on request |
| Integrations | Careers-site widget; export to your ATS | Many offer ready-made connectors for large ATS platforms |
Which one fits
Volume is high and CVs are thin
You hire for hourly, shift-based or frontline roles where many good applicants have short or unpolished CVs, speak several languages, or apply out of hours - and you want every one of them heard, with a price you can see up front.
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You hire for roles where formal qualifications and career history are the main evidence, you need a ready-made connector to a specific enterprise ATS, or you want video assessment as a standard step.
Why we chose conversation
Most of the market agrees on the problem: AI-written CVs and one-click applications have made the CV a weaker signal, and there are too many applicants to phone them all. Scoring the CV in more detail is one answer. Ours is to give every applicant the same short, structured conversation about the job - in their own language, whenever suits them - and to give you the transcript. We believe every candidate deserves an equal opportunity, and that starts with being heard. More on AI-written CVs.
Questions to ask any vendor
Whichever approach you choose, ask what evidence each result is based on, whether it uses anything beyond what the applicant submits, how it is tested for bias, and what it costs at your volume. See our buyer's checklist.
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