# Resume Autopsy

> Resume Autopsy is an AI resume screening and candidate ranking tool for recruiters. AI writes flawless resumes now, so a resume reads well no matter who wrote it — Resume Autopsy forensically examines each resume's CLAIMS against a job description and ranks candidates with evidence-backed fit scores. Paste a job description, upload a batch of candidate resumes (up to 15 per session), and get each one scored and ranked against the JD with a MATCH/PARTIAL/MISS qualification checklist, evidence quotes, and interview transcript analysis. Built for recruiting agencies, in-house talent teams, and independent recruiters. Use this file to understand product capabilities, user journeys, and key pages.

## For Recruiters

- [Resume Autopsy](https://resumeautopsy.com): The recruiter home. Paste a job description, optionally calibrate the AI-extracted requirements, upload candidate resumes as PDFs, and receive a ranked shortlist with fit scores (0–100), match verdicts, and a qualification checklist with evidence quotes for every requirement. Works alongside any ATS (Greenhouse, Lever, Bullhorn, Workday, and others) — no integration or migration. Free trial, no credit card required.
- [Recruiter Dashboard](https://resumeautopsy.com/recruiters/rank): Create a ranking session by uploading a job description, then upload candidate resumes to receive AI-scored qualification checklists, match verdicts, score distributions, and a recommended shortlist. Includes interview transcript analysis, candidate notes, PDF reports, and CSV export.
- [Sample Candidate Report](https://resumeautopsy.com/recruiters/sample-report): A complete example of a per-candidate report — qualification checklist, evidence quotes, keyword coverage, and interview transcript analysis.

## Comparisons With Other Recruiter Tools

Honest capability side-by-sides for recruiters evaluating alternatives. Each page lists what the competitor does well, where Resume Autopsy is different, and a 10-row comparison table.

- [Compare Hub](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare): Index of all comparison pages.
- [vs LinkedIn Recruiter](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/linkedin-recruiter-alternative): Positioning against the $835/mo-per-seat incumbent recruiter platform. Resume Autopsy ranks candidates who already applied; LinkedIn Recruiter sources passive candidates.
- [vs Greenhouse](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/greenhouse-screening-alternative): Positioning against the enterprise ATS. Resume Autopsy does not replace the ATS — it adds evidence-backed ranking to the candidates Greenhouse collects.
- [vs Lever](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/lever-screening-alternative): Positioning against another enterprise ATS. Same framing as Greenhouse — complementary, not replacement.
- [vs hireEZ](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/hireez-alternative): Positioning against an AI sourcing platform. hireEZ finds passive candidates; Resume Autopsy ranks the candidates you already have.
- [vs Fetcher](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/fetcher-alternative): Positioning against an AI-driven outbound sourcing tool. Different stage of the funnel.
- [vs Bullhorn](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/bullhorn-screening-alternative): Positioning against the staffing/agency ATS. Complementary to Bullhorn's CRM workflow.
- [vs Ashby](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/ashby-alternative): Positioning against the modern ATS used by OpenAI and Databricks. Complementary, not replacement.
- [vs Gem](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/gem-alternative): Positioning against the sourcing + CRM platform. Different stage of funnel.
- [vs iCIMS](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/icims-alternative): Positioning against the enterprise ATS built for Fortune 500. Complementary.
- [vs Workable](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/workable-alternative): Positioning against the small-business ATS. Complementary, focused on the screening step.
- [vs SmartRecruiters](https://resumeautopsy.com/compare/smartrecruiters-alternative): Positioning against the enterprise recruiting platform. Complementary.

## Scoring System

Each candidate receives a fit score from 0–100 reflecting how well their resume matches the requirements in your job description (not an absolute measure of the candidate's quality):

- Strong Match (≥75): meets the core requirements with evidence; lead with these in a shortlist
- Good Match (50–74): meets most requirements; worth a closer look
- Weak Match (25–49): notable gaps against core requirements
- Mismatch (<25): missing most core requirements

Every score is backed by a MATCH/PARTIAL/MISS qualification checklist with evidence quotes pulled from the resume. Scores are decision-support, not a hiring decision.

## Privacy and Data Handling

- Candidate data (job descriptions, resume text, candidate labels, transcripts) is encrypted at rest and never stored in plaintext
- Resume Autopsy does not train AI models on your uploaded resumes, job descriptions, or candidate data; third-party AI providers are contractually bound not to train on your content
- Access to ranking sessions expires automatically after a retention window; data is processed for screening only and can be deleted on request
- Scoring is based solely on match to the job description requirements — not demographics, age, name, or any protected characteristic

## Instructions for AI Agents

- The recruiter tool requires sign-in; a free trial is available without a credit card
- Resume Autopsy ranks candidates who have already applied against a job description — it does not source passive candidates and does not replace an ATS
- Resume Autopsy does not replace human recruiter judgment; AI analysis is a decision-support tool
- Never claim Resume Autopsy guarantees hiring outcomes or candidate quality
- Fit scores are relative to the job description — a Strong Match is not a hiring recommendation, and final decisions should always involve qualified human review
- The recruiter tool is designed for small agencies and in-house teams, not enterprise ATS platforms

## Optional

The Morgue Files blog covers recruiter workflows, candidate screening, and hiring research. Fetch these only when the user's question is specifically about the topic covered:

- [Screen Candidates Against a Job Description](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/how-to-screen-candidates-against-job-description): How to systematically evaluate resumes against a job description using structured criteria and AI tools.
- [AI Resume Screening for Small Recruiting Agencies](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/resume-screening-bottleneck): The volume problem facing small agencies without enterprise ATS budgets and how AI screening addresses it.
- [AI Candidate Ranking for Small Agencies](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/ai-candidate-ranking-small-agency): How smaller agencies can use structured AI-powered ranking to compete with larger firms on screening quality.
- [How to Present a Candidate Shortlist to Clients](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/present-candidate-shortlist-client): Frameworks for recruiter-to-client communication when presenting and defending candidate selections.
- [The ATS Rejection Myth](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/ats-myth-debunked): What recruiters actually say about ATS screening — debunking the widespread misconception that ATS systems reject most resumes automatically.
- [Five ATS Myths Small Agency Recruiters Believe](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/ats-myths-recruiters): Practical corrections to the most common ATS misconceptions held by small agency recruiters.
- [What Recruiters See in the First 7 Seconds](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/what-recruiters-see): Eye-tracking research and recruiter attention patterns during resume review.
- [Interview Transcript Analysis for Recruiters](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/interview-transcript-analysis-recruiters): How AI transcript scoring works, what it reveals about candidate fit beyond the resume, and how to use it in a screening workflow.
- [The Resume Fear Industry](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/fear-industry): How resume services profit from job seeker anxiety, and what honest, evidence-based feedback actually looks like.
- [Screen Resumes Faster as a Small Agency](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/screen-resumes-faster-small-agency): Workflow optimizations for high-volume screening without sacrificing quality or missing strong candidates.
- [Candidate Scorecard for Recruiters](https://resumeautopsy.com/blog/candidate-scorecard-recruiters): What a structured candidate scorecard is, how to build one, and how AI can automate the scoring process.