When you run a Power Search, each result shows a score, this is simply a number that tells you how closely that result matches what you searched for.
The higher the score, the better the match.
Behind the scenes, BrightMove uses smart search math (a mix of keyword frequency and logical filtering) to figure out which records are most relevant to your search terms. But you don’t have to worry about the technical details, just think of the score as your “match quality meter."
How It Works (Made Simple)
Power Search first filters down your results using the exact words or filters you entered.
Then, it compares how often and how strongly those keywords appear in each record.
The more your keywords show up in important parts of the record (like the title, summary, or key fields), the higher the score.
Examples by Entity
Entity | Example Search | What a High Score Means |
Job Power Search | You search for | A job titled “Remote Senior Python Engineer” will have a higher score than “Junior Developer (C#)” because it includes more of your keywords (“remote,” “python,” “engineer”). |
Candidate Power Search | You search for | A candidate whose resume or skills list contains all those terms, and whose address is in San Diego, will have a high match score. A candidate who just mentions “React” once will have a lower score. |
Client Power Search | You search for | A client profile named “Sunrise Hospital Group” with “healthcare” in its notes and industry field will score higher than “Sunrise Staffing LLC” with no healthcare mention. |
Hiring Manager Power Search | You search for | A contact titled “Regional Sales Director” will rank higher than one titled “Account Executive” because “Sales” and “Director” both appear and match your intent. |
Submittal Power Search | You search for | Submittals containing those keywords in the notes or status fields, especially recent ones, will show higher scores, signaling better matches to your filters and time range. |
Quick Tip
If your search results seem off, tweak your keywords, add or remove terms to help BrightMove better understand what you’re after.
For example, if “developer” gives too many mixed results, try “front-end developer React” for more focused, high-scoring matches.