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Searching via Similar Profiles

Candidates with backgrounds similar to a reference CV you upload, for finding more profiles like someone you already know is a great fit.

How-toRequires an account

Outcome

A list of candidates resembling a reference CV in background, skills, and seniority.

Prerequisites

  • A reference CV in .doc, .docx, or .pdf
  • Access to the search dashboard

Steps

  1. Open the search dashboard and select Similar Profile.
  2. Click Upload and select the reference CV.
  3. Wiggli parses the document and extracts job title, company, skills, location, industry, and language.
  4. Review the filter tags. Correct any that don’t reflect the reference profile.
  5. Click Find talents.

[SCREENSHOT: Similar Profile with uploaded CV and extracted criteria tags]

Verification

The filter row shows tags for each extracted criterion. Results resemble the reference profile’s work history, skills, and seniority.

Troubleshooting

  • “Could not parse the document.” Heavy graphics or unusual layouts can fail. Plain-layout PDFs work best.
  • Extracted criteria wrong. Edit the filter tags directly. Parsing is a starting point.
  • Too unfocused. The CV may list too many skills. Keep only the role-critical ones.
  • Too few results. The reference may be too unique. Widen the radius or drop the industry filter.

Best practices

  • Use a CV that represents your ideal candidate, not just an average employee.
  • For team expansion, use your top performer’s CV as the reference.
  • Upload, then adjust manually. Lower the experience minimum if you want junior versions of the same profile.
  • Save the result as a Saved Filter to re-run as new profiles appear.

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