Vdar
Vdar tightened how match scores are judged so the number tracks your actual fit to the role — not a flattering guess. Scoring is more conservative on purpose. If a score feels low, strengthen your LinkedIn career profile; when that profile is solid, strong matches tend to stay high.
A soft score feels nice and helps nobody. You need a number you can trust when deciding whether to spend time on a kit. Tighter scoring means fewer false highs — and a clearer signal to clean up your LinkedIn story when the profile is holding you back.
Anyone using match scores to decide which jobs deserve a tailored application kit.
Scoring is more conservative now. The goal is a number closer to real fit. If the role still looks right to you, check the analysis write-up — and make sure your LinkedIn career profile is current.
Update your LinkedIn career profile so skills, titles, and recent work are clear and complete, then rebuild your Career Profile in Vdar. A thin profile makes every match look weaker than it is.
For roles that truly fit, yes — a clear, complete profile is what keeps strong matches reading high. Soft inflation is what we cut back.