> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. --- title: "How job matching works" url: https://docs.daily.dev/how-matching-works/ description: "Understand how Career Mode's matching algorithm connects you with high-quality job opportunities based on your skills, interests, and preferences." lastUpdated: "2025-12-25T16:27:00+02:00" --- Career Mode uses a sophisticated matching system to connect you with opportunities that truly align with your skills, interests, and career goals. Here's how it works. [See how it works in the app →](https://app.daily.dev/jobs/how-it-works) ## The matching process ### 1. Employers submit opportunities Companies post job openings on daily.dev with detailed requirements: - Role title and seniority level - Required and preferred technical skills - Team structure and company culture - Compensation range - Location and remote work policies - Tech stack and tools used **Important**: These jobs are **not publicly displayed** on daily.dev. They're only visible to matched developers. ### 2. We analyze your profile Our system evaluates multiple signals to understand your skills, interests, and preferences: **From your daily.dev activity**: - Articles you read and engage with - Tags you follow - Squads you participate in - Content you bookmark or share - Your reading consistency and patterns **From your Career Mode profile**: - Work experience and career trajectory - Education and certifications - Technical skills and expertise - Open source contributions - Side projects and publications **From your job preferences**: - Desired role type and scope - Salary expectations - Location preferences - Preferred tech stack - Employment type preferences ### 3. Intelligent matching algorithm We match opportunities to developers based on: **Technical fit**: - Skills match between your background and job requirements - Experience level alignment (junior, mid, senior, staff, etc.) - Tech stack overlap with your preferences **Interest alignment**: - Content engagement patterns indicating genuine interest - Preference for certain technologies or domains - Career direction based on recent activity **Practical considerations**: - Salary alignment with expectations - Location compatibility - Employment type match - Availability status (actively looking vs. open if right) ### 4. Quality over quantity Unlike traditional job boards, we prioritize match quality over volume: - **Selective matching**: We only show opportunities that meet a high confidence threshold - **No spray-and-pray**: You won't see dozens of loosely-relevant jobs - **Curated experiences**: Each match is intentionally selected for you ## daily.dev as trusted broker A key differentiator: **employers don't choose candidates**. We do. ### How traditional hiring works On most platforms: 1. Employers search for candidates 2. They filter and select who to reach out to 3. Mass outreach to many candidates 4. High volume, low personalization ### How Career Mode works With our approach: 1. We analyze both sides: opportunities and developers 2. We match based on sophisticated signals, not just keywords 3. We present opportunities to developers 4. Both parties must opt in before connecting **Why this matters**: You're not competing in a visible marketplace. Employers can't browse profiles and cherry-pick candidates. We act as the trusted broker, ensuring every match is intentional and high-quality. ## The double opt-in system Career Mode requires mutual interest before any introduction happens: **Step 1 - Developer approval**: - You receive a match notification - You privately review the opportunity - You decide: interested or not interested **Step 2 - Employer approval**: - If you're interested, we share your profile with the employer - The hiring manager reviews your background - They decide: proceed with introduction or pass **Step 3 - Warm introduction**: - Only if both parties say yes, we facilitate an email introduction - The conversation moves forward from there - No ghosting, no wasted time This double opt-in ensures: - Both parties are genuinely interested - Time is respected on both sides - Higher conversion from introduction to meaningful conversation ## Signals that improve matching Want to receive better matches? These actions strengthen our understanding of your interests: ### High-impact signals 1. **Complete your profile**: Work experience, education, and skills give us concrete data 2. **Upload your CV**: Rich historical context about your background 3. **Set clear preferences**: Specific job preferences reduce ambiguity 4. **Configure tech stack**: Explicit technology preferences override assumptions 5. **Update availability**: Indicates urgency and readiness ### Ongoing signals 1. **Read consistently**: Regular engagement helps us understand evolving interests 2. **Engage authentically**: Upvote, comment, and bookmark content you genuinely care about 3. **Join relevant Squads**: Squad participation shows interest areas 4. **Update your profile**: As you grow, reflect changes in your profile ## What makes a "good match"? A high-quality match typically has: - **85%+ technical skills overlap**: Most required skills align with your background - **Interest validation**: Your reading and engagement patterns support this interest - **Preference alignment**: Matches your role type, location, and salary expectations - **Career progression fit**: Represents growth from your current or most recent position - **Culture and values fit**: Company values align with your demonstrated interests ## When you don't receive matches Not receiving many matches? This could mean: **Limited opportunities in your niche**: - Highly specialized tech stacks have fewer openings - Very specific location requirements narrow the pool **Preference constraints**: - Salary expectations might be above market for your experience level - Location limitations restrict available roles - Tech stack preferences might be too narrow **Profile incompleteness**: - Missing work experience or skills data - Unclear job preferences - No CV uploaded **What to do**: 1. Review and broaden your job preferences slightly 2. Ensure your profile is complete and up-to-date 3. Upload your CV if you haven't already 4. Verify your tech stack reflects your actual interests 5. Consider expanding location preferences or remote work options ## Match timing **How often you'll receive matches**: Varies significantly based on: - Your specialization and skill level - Market demand in your tech stack - Number of employers actively hiring on daily.dev - How selective your preferences are **Typical patterns**: - Common stacks (JavaScript, Python, cloud): More frequent opportunities - Specialized stacks (Elixir, embedded, niche domains): Less frequent but highly relevant - Senior+ roles: Less frequent but higher quality - Actively looking: Prioritized for timely opportunities ## Continuous improvement Our matching algorithm continuously evolves: - We learn from match outcomes (acceptances, interviews, hires) - We refine understanding of what makes a successful match - We incorporate new signals as Career Mode grows - We listen to feedback to improve accuracy The more developers use Career Mode, the smarter it becomes. ## Next steps - [Learn how to review opportunities](/reviewing-opportunities/) when you receive a match - [Optimize your profile](/profile-setup/) to improve match quality - [Configure job preferences](/job-preferences/) to refine matching criteria - [Understand privacy and trust](/privacy-and-trust/) in the matching process