A UK-Focused Alternative to Workable for AI CV Screening
Why hiring teams are switching to CVSense
Evidence-Based Skill Validation
CVSense® EBSV classifies every required skill as Evidenced, Claimed or Missing. No keyword matching. A shortlist built on proof.
Screening that thinks like a specialist
AI scoring, ranked shortlists and structured evidence — without the noise of a system trying to manage your entire hiring funnel.
Distribution beyond the job boards
CVSense pushes your role through influencer channels, professional communities and niche networks — reaching candidates who never see a standard job board listing.
Explainable AI, by design
Every score can be read and justified. Bias mitigation built in, human always in the loop, AI ethics policy published.
Live in minutes
Paste a job description, upload CVs, get a ranked shortlist. No migration, no onboarding project, no waiting.
Works with the tools you already use
Keep Workable for offer management and onboarding. Use CVSense where the quality decision happens: the shortlist.
CVSense vs Workable — at a glance
| Capability | CVSense | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Skill Validation (EBSV) | Yes — proprietary | No — keyword-based scoring |
| Tri-state skill classification (Evidenced / Claimed / Missing) | Yes | No |
| Purpose-built for AI CV screening | Yes — core product | Part of broader ATS |
| UK-hosted by default | Yes | Varies |
| Published AI ethics policy | Yes | Check provider |
| Score CVs vs JD with written reasoning | Yes | Limited |
| Free to start, no card | Yes | Trial-based |
| Works alongside your existing ATS | Yes | Replaces ATS |
Comparison based on publicly available information at time of writing. Workable is a trademark of Workable Software Limited and is not affiliated with CVSense. For the most accurate, up-to-date comparison, check each provider's website.