Evaluation Criteria

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# Evaluation Criteria

Each job must be evaluated across the following dimensions.

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## Scope Clarity

Measures how clearly responsibilities are defined.

High signals:

- Defined responsibilities
- Clear deliverables
- Specific tasks

Low signals:

- Ambiguous expectations
- Vague ownership
- Undefined responsibilities

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## Psychological Load Risk

Measures likelihood of stress, overload, or instability.

High risk signals:

- Fast-paced environment
- Multiple competing priorities
- High ownership ambiguity
- Escalation-heavy roles

Low risk signals:

- Structured workflows
- Defined processes
- Stable environments

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## Technical Match

Measures alignment with candidate’s existing skills.

High signals:

- Directly uses known skills
- Minimal retraining required

Low signals:

- Completely unrelated field
- Heavy retraining required

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## Operational Structure

Measures presence of hierarchy, process, and predictability.

High signals:

- Defined reporting lines
- Established procedures

Low signals:

- Startup chaos
- Undefined reporting structure