--- title: Comparing candidates in the Assess tab description: Understand how to use ratings to easily compare candidates with your ideal role profile. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.thomas.co/assess-connect/how-do-you-compare-candidates-in-assess#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Raise a Ticket](https://knowledge.thomas.co/assess-connect/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Thomas](https://knowledge.thomas.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Thomas%20logo_colour%20and%20black.png?width=150&height=113&name=Thomas%20logo_colour%20and%20black.png)](https://knowledge.thomas.co/?hsLang=en) - [Training](https://www.thomas.co/uk/solutions/training-accreditation) - [Professional Services](https://www.thomas.co/uk/professional-services) - [Integrations](https://www.thomas.co/uk/platform/integrations) - [Digital Badging](https://www.thomas.co/digital-badging) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Training](https://www.thomas.co/uk/solutions/training-accreditation) - [Professional Services](https://www.thomas.co/uk/professional-services) - [Integrations](https://www.thomas.co/uk/platform/integrations) - [Digital Badging](https://www.thomas.co/digital-badging) - English Show submenu for translations - [Raise a Ticket](https://knowledge.thomas.co/assess-connect/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to thomas.co](https://www.thomas.co/) [Go to thomas.co](https://www.thomas.co/) Search the Knowledge base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Assess & Connect](https://knowledge.thomas.co/assess-connect?hsLang=en) 2. [HR Experience](https://knowledge.thomas.co/assess-connect/hr-experience?hsLang=en) # Comparing candidates in the Assess tab ## Understand how to use ratings to easily compare candidates within a job role. **Understanding the ratings**  ![Screenshot 2026-03-13 111918](https://knowledge.thomas.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-13%20111918.png?width=670&height=327&name=Screenshot%202026-03-13%20111918.png) Candidate ratings are used to compare candidates to each other and see potential fit within a specific job role. They are based on the results of the assessments they have completed and the learning environment and characteristics criteria that were defined when the role was created. There are three bandings for the characteristics:   - Low (0.5-1.5) - Red - Moderate (2-3.5) - Amber - High (4+) – Green When reviewing the ratings, take into consideration  - other factors such as candidate experience, interview results, and assessment centres - that the rating is a guide, not a decision-making tool to use in isolation - that there may be other areas that can be explored further in a follow-up interview Overall ratings are only shown if all selected assessments are completed to compare candidates accurately and fairly.  Candidates are then ranked in priority order in terms of best fit for the specific job role. It is important to note that candidates with low ratings for one job role may have high ratings for another.  **How the ratings are calculated**  In order for Characteristic candidate ratings to be calculated, both Behaviour and Personality assessment results are required. Therefore, when a user invites a candidate directly from a role, the Behaviour and Personality assessments are automatically grouped, which ensures both assessments are completed.    If an existing candidate is added to the role (e.g., a candidate invited from the 'Profiles' page), additional assessments can easily be requested. The invitation journey from the 'Profiles' page will still allow all assessments to be sent separately.    The overall score is calculated out of 5 for each assessment. For the assessments to remain weighted evenly, Behaviour and Personality will each contribute to 50% of the scoring when Aptitude has not been taken.  When Aptitude scores are available, each assessment is weighted at 33%.    **Characteristics report**  ![](https://knowledge.thomas.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-28-2026-07-35-06-0640-AM.png?width=630&height=274&name=image-png-Jan-28-2026-07-35-06-0640-AM.png) The characteristics summary is **only** available when viewing a candidate from within a job role and not when viewing a candidate within the 'Profiles' section.   The summary provides a complete picture of the characteristic profile of a candidate and includes additional information to help with decision-making. 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