Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-03
2001-09-11
Alam, Hosain T. (Department: 2172)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C705S007380, C705S002000, C705S014270
Reexamination Certificate
active
06289340
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to a method and system for selecting a candidate from a pool of candidates to fill a position and more particularly to a computer-hosted method and system for generating and storing profiles of candidates based on skills and experience, generating and storing a skills profile for a position to be filled, adjusting the skills profile of candidates based on levels of skills needed, and comparing candidates based on their adjusted profiles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A number of web sites exist for matching job candidates to jobs or positions. These systems collect resume data from candidates and a job description from an employer. These services provide rudimentary matching that yields a high percentage of “matches” that are not necessarily qualified, or are overqualified, for given positions. What has been needed is a more sophisticated method and system for collecting data from candidates about their skills and data from employers about their needs. What has further been needed is a more finely tuned system and method of matching candidates to positions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The apparatus, system and method of the present invention yield highly compatible matches that should be satisfying for both employers and employees. Employers will find candidates who possess the skills they need at the level required for the position. Candidates can step into these positions confident that they are qualified and that their knowledge and experience are valued. Further, this system and method produce conservation of skills: because employers are able to select candidates that “just fit” instead of those with the highest scores, jobs and positions can be staffed such that skills are not wasted where they are not needed. This leaves a more valuable pool of candidates from which to select for subsequent positions.
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Puram Kamala
Sadagopal Gopal
Alam Hosain T.
Beck & Tysver P.L.L.C.
IXMatch, Inc.
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