With filters you define the size and direction of your profile selection. With criteria you evaluate the initial selection of profiles against your requirements and preferences.
In short
- Filters are the search rules that determine which profiles do or do not end up in your result set.
- Criteria are the evaluation points NIXZ uses to determine how well a profile fits.
Filters: first create the right selection
You use filters to define the search stage. Think of more direct conditions such as location, job title, industry, experience level, or work experience. A profile that does not match those filters is not included in the selection.
Filters are especially useful when you want to search within a clearly defined target group. For example: only professionals within 40 kilometers, with experience as a Java developer, and at least five years of work experience.
Criteria: then evaluate quality
You use criteria to evaluate the profiles that were found. This is where you define what matters in the match. Think of specific experience, knowledge of certain tools, certifications, seniority, industry experience, language level, or other preferences.
A profile does not always need to match every criterion perfectly. NIXZ uses criteria mainly to determine which profiles fit best and why.
Example
Suppose you are looking for an account manager for a fintech startup.
Your filters could be:
- within 50 kilometers of Utrecht
- has 5 to 10 years of experience as an account manager
- works or has worked in the financial sector
Your criteria could be:
- experience in an international context
- used to long sales cycles
- experience with SaaS or software sales
So the filters determine who appears in the results. The criteria then determine who is most interesting within that group.
Practical use
Use filters for conditions that are really needed to find the right target group. Use criteria for content-based evaluation, nuance, and prioritization.
Too many filters can cause good profiles to disappear from view. Too few criteria make it harder to recognize the best matches. The best results usually come from keeping filters compact and criteria clearly defined.