Setting up AI screening criteria

Last updated: September 24, 2026

AI scoring rates each applicant against what you're looking for in the role. You describe your ideal candidate, Kula turns that into weighted attributes, and every applicant gets a score and a breakdown. You can also reject applicants below a score automatically.

Who can do this: anyone who can edit the job
Where to find it: the job → Settings → Job Information → Set up AI scoring. You can also set it up while creating the job

Describe your ideal candidate

  1. Open the job, go to Settings → Job Information, and click Set up AI scoring.

  2. Describe your Ideal Candidate Profile (ICP): the skills, experience, education and qualities you want. Use the guidance on screen to cover the key points.

  3. Click Next. Kula turns your description into scoring attributes.

Check the attributes

On Verify attributes you can:

  • edit an attribute's name or description

  • drag attributes to reorder them. Higher in the list carries more weight

  • open Score breakdown to see how each attribute adds to the score

Make sure each attribute matches what the role really needs.

Test before you save

  1. Click Next and pick a sample resume for the role.

  2. Check the score and the attribute breakdown.

  3. If it's not right, go back and adjust the attributes. When you're happy, save. Or use Skip test and save.

Reject below a score automatically

Set an Auto-reject threshold to reject applicants who score below it, for example 28. Rejected applicants get the reason "Below AI score threshold". To email them, turn on the rejection email in the same settings. It's separate from any knockout rule emails.

Start by reviewing scores yourself for a while, and turn on auto-reject once you trust the results.

Good to know

  • Scores guide you; they don't decide. You make every hiring decision.

  • You can change it any time. Update the attributes, their order or the threshold from the job's AI scoring settings.

  • "Failed" isn't a low score. It means the resume didn't have enough information to score. Review those applicants yourself.

  • Auto-reject emails are set up separately. Setting a threshold alone doesn't email anyone.

FAQ

How does weight work? Attributes higher in the list count for more. Drag to reorder.

Do I have to test before saving? No, but it's recommended. Use Skip test and save to go straight on. 

How is a score worked out? Kula compares the resume with your attributes and the job description, then gives a score with a summary of strengths and gaps. 

Should I turn on auto-reject straight away? We recommend reviewing scores manually first.

Need help? If you have questions or need assistance, reach out to us at support@kula.ai or use the in-app chat.