Precision hiring intelligence · Ireland

Every CV looks
perfect now.
That’s the problem.

AI has made CVs impossible to trust at face value. Human screening — applied consistently, documented thoroughly — is the only reliable way to find the candidate behind the application.

Get your shortlist How it works

€499

From — fixed fee per role

5 days

Typical turnaround

100%

Applications reviewed — every one

Shortlist delivered — Senior Product Manager

Sarah R.

7 yrs · B2B SaaS · Strong match

94%

Marcus C.

5 yrs · FinTech · Meets criteria

88%

Aoife O’B.

6 yrs · eComm · 1 flag noted

81%

127 screened · 3 qualified · €699 · 4 days

The problem

The inbox is where good hires get lost

In 2025, screening a job inbox has become genuinely unreliable. Here is why — and what we do instead.

The problem with hiring today

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AI-generated CVs are impossible to read at face value — every application looks polished

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Strong candidates get buried in high-volume inboxes alongside irrelevant applications

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Hiring managers spend 6–10 hours per role on screening alone — time that costs the business

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Inconsistent screening means candidates are judged differently depending on who reviews them

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Agencies solve it — but charge 15–20% of salary and introduce their own commercial interests

The Hire Decoded approach

✓

Every application reviewed — not a sample, every one, against the same signed criteria

✓

AI-generated CVs identified and assessed on substance — not presentation

✓

Consistent scoring framework applied across the whole pool — no Friday afternoon gut feel

✓

Red flags documented so you can probe them in interview — not discover them after hiring

✓

Structured shortlist delivered — the evidence you need to make a defensible decision

The AI CV problem

We find the real candidate
behind the application

Since 2023, AI-generated CVs have made first-pass screening unreliable for every hiring manager relying on ATS scores or visual scan alone.

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Language pattern analysis

AI-generated CVs share consistent structural and linguistic patterns. We identify them — and then assess the underlying experience on substance, not presentation.

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Authenticity signals

Genuine candidates leave traces that AI cannot replicate — specific outcomes, named contexts, career progressions with real logic. We look for these signals in every application.

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Documented reasoning

Every assessment decision is documented — including AI indicators noted — so you can see exactly why each candidate was included or excluded from the shortlist.

Application pool assessment

Candidate A — Marketing Manager

AI indicators detected — assessed on substance, excluded: lacks domain depth

AI flagged

Candidate B — Marketing Manager

Authentic profile — specific campaign outcomes, genuine progression

Shortlisted

Candidate C — Marketing Manager

AI indicators detected — meets criteria on substance, shortlisted with note

Shortlisted

Candidate D — Marketing Manager

Authentic profile — strong sector match, one gap flagged for interview

Shortlisted

The process

A process you can trust

Every engagement follows the same structured approach — so you know exactly what you are buying before you pay.

Tell us about your role

A short 2-minute form captures your contact details and the basics of the role. No commitment yet — just enough to confirm we are the right fit for this hire.

Select your tier and pay

Choose Essentials, Standard, or Premium. Payment secures your engagement and locks your price. The 5-day clock does not start until your signed brief is submitted.

Complete the Role Intake Brief

Must-haves, dealbreakers, salary band, and applicant access. This becomes the signed basis for every screening decision. You have 14 days to complete it.

We review your job description

If your existing posting is likely to affect applicant quality, we flag it in writing before screening begins — so you can act on it, not regret it.

Every applicant is screened

Not a sample — every application. The same consistent criteria applied across the whole pool. If the pool looks thin, we tell you before screening completes.

You receive the shortlist pack

Within 5 business days of brief submission: every qualifying candidate profiled, scored, and ranked. If no candidates qualify, we deliver a Findings Report and refund 50% automatically.

What you receive

The right candidates.
Not a fixed number.

Every qualifying candidate is shortlisted — typically a handful, never padded to hit a target.

Candidate summary

Concise overview of background and relevant experience — written for a hiring manager, not an HR file.

Criteria match score

Scored against your must-haves with clear rationale. You can see exactly why each candidate made the cut.

Risks and red flags

Gaps, inconsistencies, or concerns documented so you can probe them in interview — not discover them after hiring.

Interview recommendation

Ranked order with reasoning. You decide who to hire — we give you the structured foundation to make that decision well.

Senior Product Manager

127 applications · Standard tier · 4 days

3 qualified

Sarah R.

7 yrs · B2B SaaS · Dublin

score

Meets all must-haves Strong product metrics Series B experience

“Delivered 3 product launches with measurable revenue impact. CV language is specific and outcome-led throughout. Recommend as first interview.”

Marcus C.

5 yrs · FinTech · Remote

score

Meets must-haves Gap: Jan–Aug 2023

“Strong technical depth and cross-functional experience. Employment gap explained on LinkedIn as a sabbatical — worth probing directly in interview.”

Aoife O’B.

6 yrs · eCommerce · Cork

score

Meets 4 of 5 must-haves No B2B SaaS exposure

“Consistently strong execution record but limited B2B context. Include if you are open to sector transition — the underlying product instincts are evident.”

Pricing

Fixed fees. No surprises.

No placement fee. No percentage of salary. No hidden cost. All fees in EUR. For roles receiving over 150 applications, a supplementary fee is always confirmed before work begins.

Essentials

€499

per role · one-off

✓Every qualifying candidate shortlisted

✓Profile per candidate

✓Screened against your signed brief

✓5-day turnaround

✓GDPR DPA included

Get started

Not an agency. Not a subscription.

Just the part of the hiring process you actually need help with.

Criteria	Agency / Platform	Hire Decoded
Typical cost per hire	€7k–€10k+	€499–€999
Commitment model	Retainer or contract	Per role, pay once
Human review of every CV	Agency only — platforms use ATS	✓ Always
AI CV detection	✕ Not offered	✓ Every engagement
Works with your ATS	Often replaces it	✓ Yes, or no ATS needed
GDPR DPA included	Varies by provider	✓ Every engagement
Turnaround	Weeks	5 business days
Placement fee	15–20% of salary	✓ Never

FAQ

Things people ask before they commit

On Standard and above, if the shortlist does not reflect the brief you signed, we will re-screen with your feedback at no additional charge — once per engagement. The signed intake brief means we both know what “right” looks like before we start.

If the pool looks thin early, we tell you before screening is complete — not after you have paid. You can pause and repost, or proceed knowing the likely outcome. Where no candidates qualify, we deliver a Findings Report and refund 50% of the fee automatically. You do not have to ask.

Absolutely — this is our most common client type. A dedicated hiring email address is all we need. Most of our clients hire 2–6 people a year and have no recruitment infrastructure at all. We work with whatever you have.

AI-generated CVs share consistent structural and linguistic patterns that are visible to an experienced reader. We identify them, note them in the assessment, and — crucially — evaluate the underlying experience on substance rather than simply excluding them. A candidate who used AI to polish their CV may still be the right person. We assess both the signal and what is underneath it.

You should not replace your judgement — you should augment it. 25 years of HR experience, including global recruitment responsibility across multiple sectors and seniority levels, is applied to every screening decision. You make the hire. We give you the evidence to make it well.

We operate as your Data Processor under a signed GDPR DPA — included with every engagement at no extra cost. All candidate data is deleted within 30 days of delivery. Never shared, never sold, secure channels only.

You complete a short 2-minute form first — contact details and the basics of the role. You then select your tier and pay. After payment, you receive a link to the full Role Intake Brief covering must-haves, dealbreakers, salary band, and applicant access. Your 5-day turnaround begins the moment that brief is submitted. You have 14 days from payment to submit the brief.

Every CV looksperfect now.That’s the problem.

The inbox is where good hires get lost

We find the real candidatebehind the application

A process you can trust

The right candidates.Not a fixed number.

Fixed fees. No surprises.

Not an agency. Not a subscription.

Things people ask before they commit

Stop reading CVs.Start interviewing.

Every CV looks
perfect now.
That’s the problem.

We find the real candidate
behind the application

The right candidates.
Not a fixed number.

Stop reading CVs.
Start interviewing.