candidate select

candidate select GmbH, operating under the brand name CASE, is a Cologne-based technology company addressing the inherent lack of transparency in university grading systems for recruiters. Founded in 2015 as a spin-out from a University of Bonn research project, the firm tackles the challenge that raw grades and university reputation are often unreliable indicators of a candidate's long-term performance potential. The company is managed by Dr. Philipp Karl Seegers, Dr. Maximilian Hoyer, and Caren Schneider.

The firm operates a data-driven recruiting platform that provides services to both businesses and students. For its corporate clients, which include large companies and consulting firms like Deutsche Telekom and Porsche, CASE offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This service utilizes a proprietary algorithm to screen and contextualize the academic achievements on résumés. By analyzing over four billion data points, validated by more than 30 studies, the algorithm benchmarks a candidate's qualifications against their subject-specific peers and graduates nationwide. This process provides recruiters with a reliable diagnostic tool, the "case Score," enabling fairer and more efficient hiring decisions, particularly for young professionals.

Revenue is generated through its B2B offerings, which include access to its diagnostic tools and a talent pool of over 130,000 students and graduates. Companies can use the platform to select candidates based on the case Score and other criteria, and then directly engage with them. Additionally, CASE organizes recruiting events where companies can connect with pre-selected talent. For students and graduates, the platform is free, allowing them to create a certificate that puts their academic performance into a broader context, thereby increasing their visibility to potential employers.

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