Screen Smarter. Hire Faster.
Upload a job description and your CVs. Get every candidate scored, ranked and shortlisted in minutes, not hours.
Everything you need to hire smarter
From batch upload to shortlist report, Career Catalyst handles the entire screening workflow so you can focus on what matters.
Batch Resume Upload
Drag and drop multiple PDF and Word CVs at once. Process dozens of candidates in seconds.
Matched to Your Job Description
Every CV is checked against the requirements in your own JD: skills, registrations, experience in the role and qualifications. Works for any profession.
Automatic Scoring & Ranking
Each candidate receives a 0–100 match score with a Strong, Moderate, or Weak Match label, instantly.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pick up to four candidates and see them side by side: score, essential criteria met, requirements evidenced, gaps and status.
Custom Job Criteria
Define required skills, minimum experience, certifications and more. Screen for exactly what you need.
Shortlist Reports
One click sorts candidates into interview, reserve and do not progress. Download as PDF, Word or CSV.
Enterprise Security
Private CV storage, row-level database security and secure sign-in keep candidate data safe.
Email Reports
Send the shortlist straight to hiring managers and interview panels, with the report attached.
From upload to shortlist in minutes
A simple four-step workflow replaces hours of manual resume review.
Upload the Job Description
Upload your JD as PDF or Word. We pick out the role, key requirements and experience asked for.
Upload CVs
Drag and drop PDF or Word CVs in bulk. Candidate details are extracted automatically.
Scoring Against the JD
Each CV is scored on how well it evidences the JD: requirements, experience in the role, qualifications and registrations.
Shortlist & Share
Review the rankings, then generate a shortlist report (interview, reserve, do not progress) to download or email.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more. Pay yearly and get two months free.
Free
Try it out on a live vacancy.
No card needed
- 1 active job
- Up to 10 CVs/month
- PDF & Word CV parsing
- Scores with full reasons for every candidate
Starter
For small teams and solo recruiters.
or £190/year
- Up to 100 CVs/month
- Unlimited jobs
- Shortlist reports: interview, reserve, do not progress
- Download reports as PDF, Word or CSV
- Email reports to colleagues
- Email support
Professional
For teams with regular hiring.
or £490/year
- Up to 500 CVs/month
- Everything in Starter
- Side-by-side candidate comparison
- Priority email support
Coming soon: AI candidate notesA plain-English summary of each CV.
Agency
For recruitment agencies and high-volume hiring.
or £1,290/year
- Up to 2,000 CVs/month
- Everything in Professional
- Reports with your logo (coming soon)
- Onboarding call
Coming soon: AI candidate notesA plain-English summary of each CV.
Enterprise
For large organisations and NHS trusts. Priced to your volume.
- Volumes above 2,000 CVs/month
- Single sign-on (SSO) with Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace or Okta, set up during onboarding
- Invoice billing
- Everything in Agency
Prices exclude VAT where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know.