Reading candidate scores and cheat flags

Naqwa gives recruiters more than a gut feeling. Scores and integrity flags help you prioritise candidates and spot issues early — especially valuable for regulated employers in Qatar and the GCC who need documented hiring decisions.

CV match score

When a candidate uploads a CV, Naqwa compares it against your job description and produces a match percentage. Higher scores indicate stronger alignment with required skills, experience, and keywords.

Use CV match to:

• Sort large applicant pools quickly
• Identify hidden gems whose CVs don't look polished but match well
• Deprioritise clearly unqualified applications before watching interview recordings

Note: CV match is a screening aid, not a final hiring decision. Always review interview performance for shortlisted candidates.

AI interview rating

After the AI interview, Naqwa summarises the candidate's responses and assigns an overall rating based on relevance, clarity, and role fit. Open the candidate profile to read:

• Question-by-question summaries
• Strengths and gaps vs. your job requirements
• Recommended follow-up areas for human interviews

Cheat and integrity flags

Naqwa monitors interview sessions for behaviours that may indicate dishonesty or third-party assistance:

• Tab switches — candidate left the interview window repeatedly
• Extended pauses — unusual delays before answering
• Name mismatch — CV name differs from registration name
• Duplicate patterns — responses that suggest copied or scripted answers

Flags don't automatically reject candidates. They highlight cases worth a closer look — particularly for roles involving financial access, customer data, or safety-critical work common in Gulf industries.

How to act on flags

1. Open the candidate detail page and review flagged events in context.
2. For minor tab switches, consider whether the candidate was on mobile with notifications.
3. For name mismatches, verify legal name vs. preferred name — common in multicultural GCC workforces.
4. Document your decision in Naqwa status (shortlist, reject, or hold) for audit trails.

Compliance tip for Qatar employers

Keep structured notes on why candidates were shortlisted or rejected. Naqwa's scores and flags support fair, consistent screening — but your HR policy should define how automated signals combine with human judgment.

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