AI shortlisting for recruiters
Turn a pile of resumes into a ranked shortlist you can defend.
Upload a JD and resumes, get explainable match scores in minutes, then filter, compare, and share with hiring managers — without losing control of who moves forward.
- Explainable scores
- HM share links
- You approve every hire
Free during beta · No credit card · First results in minutes · See pricing
Senior Frontend Engineer
3 candidates ranked against your JD
- 191
Jordan Ellis
Shortlist - 284
Alex Rivera
Maybe - 378
Sam Okonkwo
New
Jordan Ellis · 91 — Strong React/TypeScript depth; led component library at Series B SaaS.
How Talivo works
Four steps from JD to shareable shortlist. No training required.
Add your job description
Create a role and paste the JD. Talivo uses it as the benchmark for every resume you upload.
Upload resume files
Drop in pdf or docx · up to 25 files per batch · 2 mb max per file — no reformatting or manual data entry.
Review your ranked shortlist
See scores, match reasons, skill gaps, and interview focus. Filter, compare, and set status on every candidate.
Hand off to hiring managers
Export shortlisted candidates to CSV or share a read-only link with match scores and rationale.
See how explainable matching looks in Talivo
Open any candidate from your shortlist to see the full profile — match score, AI summary, strengths, gaps, interview focus, and private recruiter notes. Export or share the shortlist when you're ready for HM review.
Back to shortlist
Candidate profile
Jordan Ellis
jordan-ellis-resume.pdf
ShortlistStrong React and TypeScript depth with six years in product engineering. Led a component library at a Series B SaaS company.
Your review
Private to you — never sent to AI or candidates
AI summary
Senior frontend engineer with a track record of shipping design systems, mentoring junior developers, and partnering with product on roadmap delivery.
Strengths
- Strong depth in core stack mentioned in the job description
- Evidence of ownership on end-to-end delivery
- Clear communication of impact with measurable outcomes
Potential concerns
- GraphQL experience appears lighter than the JD prefers
- Some required tools appear only briefly in the resume
Skills
Missing skills
Interview focus
- System design for frontend architecture
- Examples of cross-functional collaboration
- Motivation for this role and team size
One workflow from upload to HM handoff
Screening, triage, comparison, and sharing — without switching tools or rebuilding context.
Ranked shortlist
Every candidate scored against your JD with a plain-language explanation, strengths, and gaps.
Filter instantly
Slice results by keyword, recruitment status, or score — no re-upload, no waiting.
Compare side by side
Pick two or three finalists and review scores, skills, and interview focus in one view.
Notes and status
Track Shortlist, Interview, Maybe, or Pass with private recruiter notes on every profile.
Export to CSV
Download your full results or shortlisted picks for your ATS, spreadsheet, or HM packet.
Share with hiring managers
Send a read-only shortlist link — ranked candidates with match rationale, no login required.
Resume review is still too manual
You already have the candidates. The bottleneck is getting from inbox to a defensible shortlist — fast.
Hours spent reviewing resumes with no time left for candidate conversations
Slow shortlisting when hiring managers need names today
No clear reason why one candidate ranked above another
Too much time on candidates who clearly don't match the role
From resume overload to a shortlist you can defend
Talivo handles the heavy lifting on screening and handoff. You keep every judgment call.
Screen faster
Structured summaries, skills, and match scores cut first-pass review time without hiding the details you need.
Rank with clarity
Every candidate gets a score tied to your job description — with reasons you can repeat to a hiring manager.
Compare finalists
Put two or three candidates side by side on scores, gaps, and interview focus before you advance anyone.
Hand off cleanly
Export CSV or share a read-only shortlist link — ranked candidates with rationale, ready for HM review.
Stay in control
Transparent, explainable recommendations. You set status, write notes, and decide who moves forward.
Today vs. with Talivo
Same job. Same resumes. A faster path from inbox to a shortlist hiring managers can act on.
Today
- Manually review resumes one by one
- Guess why one candidate ranked above another
- Rebuild context every time you switch tabs
- Send hiring managers names with no match rationale
- Rebuild shortlists in spreadsheets before every HM sync
With Talivo
- Upload a JD and resume batch in minutes
- JD-driven ranking with explainable scores
- Per-candidate strengths, gaps, and interview focus
- Filter, compare, and triage in one results view
- Export CSV or share a read-only shortlist link
Screening you can trust — and explain to hiring managers
Talivo is in active beta with recruiting teams who need faster shortlists without giving up control or clarity.
Built with recruiters in beta
Every release is shaped by real screening workflows — ranked shortlists, HM handoffs, and the edge cases that break spreadsheets.
Explainable by design
Every score comes with match reasons, gaps, and interview angles — so you can defend your shortlist in five minutes, not five hours.
Human approval always
Talivo recommends and organizes. You review, note, and advance candidates — no auto-rejections, no black-box decisions.
Your candidate data is handled with care
Recruiters upload sensitive resumes every day. Here is how Talivo treats that data before you sign up.
Read privacy policyRead terms of serviceRead refund policyContact usYour resumes stay private
Uploaded files are stored securely and linked only to your account. Other Talivo users cannot see your jobs or candidates.
AI-assisted, not automated hiring
Resume text is processed by AI to generate rankings and explanations. Outputs assist your review — they do not replace it.
You control every decision
Talivo ranks and explains — it never auto-rejects, contacts candidates, or shares shortlists without you.
We don't sell your data
Candidate and account data is used to run your workflow and improve the product — not sold to third parties.
Free during beta
The full screening workflow — free while we're in beta
Create an account, run your first job, and walk away with a ranked shortlist you can export or share with hiring managers. No credit card, no demo sandbox.
Free plan includes
1 active job · 25 resume analyses / month
Uploads: PDF or DOCX · up to 25 files per batch · 2 MB max per file
- All workflow features unlocked — not a stripped-down trial
- Your jobs and candidates stay private to your account
- You approve every hiring decision — Talivo never auto-rejects
Need more volume later? See planned pricing — Solo starts at $29/mo for 500 analyses.
Included in every account today
Start free · upgrade for capacity when billing launches
- Ranked shortlist with match scores and explanations
- Keyword, status, and score filters on your results
- Compare up to 3 candidates side by side
- Recruiter notes, status labels, and pipeline dashboard
- CSV export and read-only shortlist share links
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Explainable scores · CSV export · HM share links · You approve every hire