AI RESUME MATCHING

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Real Talent Matching

Stop wasting time on keyword matching. Start hiring candidates with exactly what you're looking for.

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The Future of Talent Screening

Custom AI-powered resume ranking that understands what makes a candidate truly valuable.

Complete Candidate Profiles

Get digestible insights on every applicant without opening a single PDF

Smart Resume Analysis

Our AI reads between the lines to identify potential, not just experience

Custom Qualification Matching

Define exactly what makes a candidate special – beyond just keywords

Powerful Search & Filtering

Find candidates with unique qualifications like "former athlete" or "startup experience"

STEP 1

Start With Your Job Description

Paste your existing job posting and upload your resumes – our AI analyzes the requirements, skills, and qualifications you need while understanding the context behind your words.

STEP 2

Add Your Dream Candidate Qualities

Specify exactly what you're looking for beyond standard requirements – whether it's "startup experience," "self-taught skills," or "former athletes" – these custom filters are what make your search truly powerful.

STEP 3

Get Instant Intelligent Ranking

Watch as our AI evaluates each resume against both your job description and custom qualifications, delivering a smart, ranked list with detailed match explanations for each candidate.

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Technical Aptitude
Entry-Level Talent
Company Culture
Industry-Specific
Startup Experience
Start-up Roles
"Experience with early-stage startups"
Ford worked at a fitness-tech startup, leading social media strategy and customer acquisition from scratch. He’s comfortable in fast-paced environments and adapts quickly to changing priorities. With hands-on execution and a strong grasp of startup dynamics, he’s ready to contribute immediately.
Technical Roles
"Built personal projects outside coursework"
Cole built a job application tracker using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, integrating LinkedIn’s API for automation. Beyond coursework, he has contributed to open-source projects and participated in hackathons, proving his ability to build and iterate independently. His technical depth and self-driven learning make him one of the strongest candidates, with minimal need for onboarding.
Career Potential
"Demonstrated an initiative beyond coursework"
Bear created a campus cold-calling competition, securing sponsorships and coaching students in sales techniques. His initiative and leadership are clear, but he lacks direct professional sales experience, making him a strong candidate who would benefit from structured training.
Entry-Level Talent
"Capstone projects related to (industry)"
Cam designed a stadium fan app featuring real-time stats, fan polls, and mobile food ordering, refining the UX through usability testing. While his design execution is strong, he lacks direct experience working in a product team, making him a great candidate who would benefit from real-world collaboration with engineers and PMs.
Technical Aptitude
"Hackathon participant or winner"
Alex competed in three hackathons, winning first place in a fintech challenge for developing a budgeting app using Python and React. His ability to build solutions under pressure highlights strong technical skills and problem-solving ability, making him an excellent fit.
Technical Aptitude
"Earned technical certifications"
Maya earned Google Data Analytics and SQL certifications, demonstrating proficiency in data visualization, querying, and statistical analysis. While she has strong technical foundations, she lacks professional data analysis experience, making her a promising candidate with room for growth.
Technical Aptitude
"GitHub profile with 2+ repositories"
David maintains an active GitHub profile with two personal projects, including a React-based weather app and a Flask API project. While his projects showcase hands-on coding experience, they could be more complex to fully demonstrate industry readiness.
Technical Aptitude
"Completed coding bootcamp"
Taylor completed a 12-week full-stack bootcamp, developing an e-commerce platform as a capstone project. His ability to quickly learn industry tools and collaborate on group projects makes him a strong entry-level candidate, though professional experience would strengthen his profile.
Entry-Level Talent
"Studying relevant major/minor combination"
Jordan is majoring in Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science, aligning well with this role’s focus on data-driven decision-making. While his coursework provides a solid foundation, hands-on industry experience would further strengthen his fit.
Entry-Level Talent
"Completed relevant internship"
Sofia interned at a B2B SaaS company, managing content marketing campaigns and SEO optimizations. Her direct experience in digital marketing strategy and analytics makes her well-prepared for a full-time role.
Entry-Level Talent
"Their GPA is above 3.7 Points"
Ethan holds a 3.8 GPA in Finance, showcasing strong academic performance. While his coursework provides a solid foundation, he lacks real-world financial analysis experience, making him a promising but early-stage candidate.
Entry-Level Talent
"President or officer of student organization"
Rachel served as President of the Campus Consulting Club, leading workshops and networking events for over 200 students. Her leadership, event management, and strategic planning skills make her a standout candidate for community-focused roles.
Company Culture
"Organized various events or initiatives"
Lucas planned a university-wide networking event that connected students with tech startups, managing logistics, sponsorships, and marketing. His event coordination experience and ability to drive engagement align well with this role.
Company Culture
"Leadership role in campus organization"
Avery was Vice President of the Entrepreneurship Club, where she secured guest speakers and led fundraising efforts. While she has strong leadership and relationship management skills, experience in customer engagement would make her an even better fit.
Company Culture
"Mentored underclassmen or new students"
Noah participated in his university’s peer mentorship program, helping freshmen navigate academic and career choices. His ability to coach and support others makes him a good cultural fit, though formal HR experience would strengthen his application.
Company Culture
"Participated in volunteer programs"
Hannah volunteered at a nonprofit focused on financial literacy, organizing educational workshops for underprivileged students. Her passion for community engagement and program coordination makes her a great candidate for social impact roles.
Industry-Specific
"Relevant coursework in target industry"
Chris completed courses in Logistics Optimization and Global Supply Chain Management, equipping him with analytical and operational insights. His academic background is strong, but practical experience in supply chain analysis would enhance his fit.
Industry-Specific
"Industry-focused research projects"
Sophia conducted market research on consumer trends in fintech, using survey data and statistical models to predict user adoption rates. Her ability to translate research into actionable insights makes her an excellent fit for market analysis roles.
Industry-Specific
"Completed capstone project in industry focus"
Leo’s capstone project focused on usability testing for a health-tech app, conducting user interviews and prototyping iterative design improvements. While his experience aligns well, additional professional UX research experience would further strengthen his profile.
Industry-Specific
"Relevant class projects with real clients"
Emma worked on a real-world consulting project for a retail company, analyzing customer segmentation data and presenting strategic recommendations. Her ability to apply classroom concepts to real business challenges makes her a strong candidate.
Startup Experience
"Experience in university business incubators"
Carter participated in his university’s business incubator, securing $5,000 in seed funding for his startup and working alongside early-stage founders. His exposure to startup strategy and fundraising makes him an ideal candidate.
Startup Experience
"Participated in entrepreneurship initiatives"
Olivia was involved in a campus startup accelerator, assisting teams with pitch development and business model validation. While her exposure is valuable, deeper hands-on startup experience would further strengthen her application.
Startup Experience
"Internship at early-stage startup"
Jake interned at a seed-stage SaaS startup, where he ran email campaigns and influencer outreach. His ability to drive user acquisition with minimal resources makes him an exceptional fit for startup growth roles.
Startup Experience
"Balanced multiple campus commitments"
Lily balanced three leadership roles while maintaining a full course load, showing strong time management and adaptability. Her ability to juggle multiple priorities makes her well-suited for fast-paced startup environments.

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How does Runway work?

We use AI assessments and a matching algorithm to pair your business with qualified student talent. Simply post a project, and we handle everything from recruitment to payments.

What types of projects can students work on?

Runway students can assist with business development, marketing, software development, operations, and more. Whether it’s process automation, financial operations, or social media management, we have the right talent for your needs.

How do I hire students through Runway?

Create a profile on our platform, post a project, and get matched with qualified students. You can then schedule interviews and select the best candidates for your needs.

What makes Runway different from other hiring platforms?

We offer a streamlined, flexible hiring solution with fractional roles for students. Our platform uses AI to match you with skilled students, and we handle everything from interview scheduling to payroll management.

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