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# Introduction

Scoring templates play a vital role in evaluating CVs against job requirements. They define the criteria and the weight of each requirement to ensure a structured and fair comparison. This guide provides an overview of scoring templates and how to manage them through API routes.

### What Are Scoring Templates?

Scoring templates are structured representations of job requirements that determine how CVs are assessed. Each requirement in a scoring template is assigned a weight, which reflects its importance for matching candidates to a specific job.

### Types of Weights

Weights assigned to requirements can be of three types:

#### Base:

Represents the core requirements for the job.
The total weight of all base requirements in a template must add up to 100.
CVs are scored on a scale of 0-100 against these base requirements, based on how well the candidate meets them.

#### Plus:

Optional, "nice-to-have" requirements.
Adds extra points for candidates who exceed basic expectations or possess additional desirable qualifications.

#### Minus:

Optional, "nice-to-not-have" factors.
Deducts points for attributes or qualifications that are less desirable.
The combination of base, plus, and minus weights ensures a nuanced evaluation that reflects both mandatory and optional job requirements.

#### Example

Suppose you're hiring for a software engineer role.

**Base requirements**: Experience with Python (30), Problem-solving skills (40), and Team collaboration (30). These add up to 100.

**Plus weights**: Experience with cloud platforms (+10).

**Minus weights**: Spelling mistakes in the CV (-10).

With this scoring template, CVs are evaluated holistically, considering both mandatory and optional criteria.