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# Compare candidates for a job

The **Compare Candidates** feature allows you to compare multiple candidates side by side for a specific job opening. This provides a quick overview of each candidate's qualifications and evaluation results, making it easier to identify the most suitable applicants.

### How to Compare Candidates

1. Navigate to the desired job opening.
2. Move the candidates you want to compare to the same hiring stage (e.g., **Initial Screen**, **Interview**, or **Offer**).
3. Select the **Compare Candidates** tab.
4. Click on the hiring stage that contains the candidates you want to review.
5. The system displays all candidates in the selected stage side by side, allowing you to compare their information, evaluations, comments, match score, and other application details.
6. If needed, use the available sorting options (e.g., **Match Score**) to reorder the candidates.
7. Click **Download in Excel format** to export the comparison results for offline review or sharing.

> **Note:** Only candidates who are in the same hiring stage can be compared. This ensures that all candidates are evaluated at the same point in the recruitment process.

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