Can we set custom matching criteria per client when rediscovering candidates?

Yes, most rediscovery tools allow you to set matching criteria at the individual job order level. This naturally supports different criteria for each client since each client's job orders have their own requirements. This setup works without needing a separate configuration for each client relationship. The criteria are tied to the job order rather than the client account itself.

Custom criteria usually apply through the job order's stated requirements, along with post-match filters. The job order sets the primary matching criteria, such as required skills, years of experience, and certifications specific to that client's role. Once results are ranked, filters for location, experience level, notice period, and salary range further narrow the list based on that client's placement needs.

Software like Skima AI supports this by allowing per-job matching criteria and filterable results, scoped independently to each job order, regardless of the client. A candidate can score well against one client's job order and score differently against another client's job order for a similar-sounding role. This is because the underlying requirements, not just the job title, drive the match.

One practical addition worth incorporating into this process is to confirm that a candidate is not already restricted from submission to a specific client due to a placement fee arrangement or exclusivity agreement. Matching criteria alone will not catch this type of client-specific restriction. Most rediscovery tools score fit but do not automatically track contractual submission restrictions between an agency and its clients.