Overview
The Recommended Candidate column highlights applicants who are the best match for your job posting. These candidates are identified using a combination of:
Their answers to your custom screening questions
DISC+ Assessment results
Other application details relevant to your role
This feature helps you focus on top applicants quickly so you spend less time sorting through resumes and more time interviewing the right people.
Where to find the Recommended Candidate column
The column appears on your job dashboard to the left of the Applied column once strong matches are identified.
Candidates are listed in the order they applied.
You can move candidates out of the Recommended column — but not into it.
Scout manages the logic behind the scenes to ensure you only see the best fits here.
You can sort the column by Apply Date or Fit Score.
💡 You can’t manually add candidates to the Recommended column — only Scout determines who qualifies.
Do I need screening questions to see this?
Yes. At least one screening question is required for the Recommended column to appear. A candidate must meet your requirements with a positive response.
Examples include:
Screening Question Example | Positive Response | Result |
Do you have 3+ years of experience? | Yes | Candidate is eligible |
Do you hold a required license? | Yes | Candidate is eligible |
👉 If your job ad doesn’t include any screening questions, you can add them at any time.
Why don’t I see the Recommended column?
The column may not show up for every job. You also won’t see it if:
There are no applicable candidates yet
Your job ad is missing competencies or screening filters
Will I get notified?
Yes. When your first Recommended Candidate applies to a job you own, you’ll receive a push notification through the Wizehire mobile app.
Can I turn this off?
Not at this time. The Recommended column is a built-in part of the Wizehire Scout experience and cannot be disabled.