CASE – candidate select
CASE – candidate select is a Cologne-based tech startup that provides data-driven recruiting solutions to objectively compare university degrees and make application processes fairer and more transparent.
About
CASE – candidate select GmbH is a technology startup founded in 2016 out of a research project at the University of Bonn. The company seeks to solve the lack of transparency around academic grades by offering tools and services that objectively compare higher education degrees. Using a scientific and data-driven approach, CASE offers algorithms that contextualize GPAs and other academic results, making them comparable across programs, universities, countries, and cohorts. The flagship product is the CASE Score, which incorporates not only grades but also intelligence and personality test results. These solutions help employers make more equitable, valid, and efficient hiring decisions, support diversity, and reduce bias in recruitment. CASE also runs an extensive talent network, validated through large-scale proprietary student and graduate data, to facilitate efficient talent matching between employers and job-seekers.
Products & Services
- CASE Score algorithm and software platform for comparing university degrees
- Contextualized academic qualification analysis for recruiting
- Applicant diagnostic tools integrating grades, IQ, and personality data
- CASE Talent Pool – a curated network of over 130,000 talents
- Recruiting event services (e.g., Female Career Brunch, Hackathons)
- Integrations with applicant management systems (ATS) via API
- B2B services for large companies and consultancies
- B2C offerings for students seeking to benchmark their academic profiles
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Objectively evaluating academic performance in graduate recruitment
- Reducing discrimination and bias in hiring through standardized algorithms
- Improving speed and fairness of recruitment via ATS integration
- Contextualizing grades for international degree comparisons for global talent acquisition
Partnerships & Collaborations
- University of Bonn (originating research project)
- University of Cologne (FAIR Project for discrimination-free recruiting)
- Maastricht University (Fachkraft 2030 study series)
- Industry partners including Telekom, Viega, Studitemps
- FAIR Project funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the European Commission
Awards & Recognition
- FAIR Project received funding and recognition from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the European Commission
- Business idea supported by a federal grant from the german Ministry for Economic Affairs