Choosing someone for a task is a business decision.
You want the person who is most likely to understand the work, complete it properly and be a good fit for what you need. Knomart gives merchants information that can help make that decision more deliberate.
Start With Profile Strength
Applicants are ranked by Profile Strength. The score is designed to reflect the record a member has built rather than simply how long they have been on the platform.
That matters because experience alone does not tell the whole story. A newer member who has actively built their profile can rank ahead of someone who has been around longer but has done less to develop their record.
Read the Signals Behind the Score
Profile Strength is not the only information worth looking at.
A member profile can show their completed work, average rating and badges. These details give you more context about the person behind the application.
Look at the whole picture. A high score is useful, but understanding what contributed to the member's record can help you decide whether their experience matches your particular task.
Badges Matter
Verified skill badges carry significant weight because they provide evidence of a specific skill.
A badge is not simply a decoration on the profile. It represents a skill that has been verified through the platform's assessment process. When a task requires a particular capability, that evidence can be useful when comparing applicants.
Do Not Choose on One Number Alone
The highest Profile Strength does not guarantee the best outcome for every task.
Read the requirements of your opportunity and compare them with the applicant's record. Consider the skills you need, the work they have completed, their ratings and the badges they hold.
The ranking helps you narrow the field. Your job as the merchant is to choose the person who makes the most sense for the work.
Why the Ranking Exists
Knomart's ranking is intended to help merchants make a better-informed choice while giving members a reason to keep building their records.
That is why members can improve Profile Strength through actions such as completing their profile, verifying identity, completing community micro-tasks, passing skill assessments, earning verified badges and maintaining good merchant ratings.
Use Profile Strength as a starting point, not a shortcut. Read the evidence behind the ranking, match it to your task, and then choose the best fit.
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