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ProductApr 2026 · 4 min read

How to read a fit score

Every match arrives with a number from 1 to 10 and a three-factor breakdown. Here is what goes into it — and what a 9.2 actually means.

The MeridianRoles Desk

A fit score is not a verdict. It is an argument — a transparent, decomposed case for why a role might be worth your attention. We show the components precisely so you can disagree with us.

The three factors

Every score breaks into role fit (does the mandate match your trajectory?), seniority (is the level right — neither a step back nor a reach too far?), and context (geography, compensation band, vertical, and the things you told us matter).

A 9.2 means we would stake our credibility on this being worth ten minutes of your time. Nothing more, nothing less.

Why we never auto-apply

A high score earns a conversation, not an application. We tailor your CV and a cover letter on request — but the decision to apply is always, deliberately, yours.

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