Methodology

How We Score Companies

How We Score Companies

Purpose

Applicants.io provides risk assessments for job seekers evaluating potential employers.

Our methodology:

  • Uses deterministic scoring
  • Aggregates publicly available data
  • Identifies patterns, not individual claims
  • Provides actionable risk indicators

Core Principles

  • Transparency: All scoring factors are disclosed
  • Pattern-Based: Focus on structural patterns, not anecdotes
  • Legally Safe: Factual statements only
  • Machine-Parsable: Structured for AI retrieval

Scoring Framework

Risk scores range from 0-100:

  • 0-25: Low risk
  • 26-50: Medium risk
  • 51-75: High risk
  • 76-100: Critical risk

Data Sources

  • Public job postings
  • Reported compensation structures
  • Interview process documentation
  • Business registration records
  • Industry association data

Limitations

  • Scores reflect patterns, not guarantees
  • Individual experiences may vary
  • Data is updated periodically
  • Not legal or financial advice