How to Screen Candidates in ChatGPT (2026 Guide)

Short answer: You can screen candidates directly in ChatGPT by connecting a recruiting MCP server. Once RightMatch is connected, you ask ChatGPT in plain language to score a resume, send an AI interview, or pull a ranked shortlist, and it calls RightMatch’s tools and returns the result in the chat. No new tab, no copy-paste.

What “screening in ChatGPT” actually means

ChatGPT on its own can read a resume you paste in and give an opinion. That is not screening, it is a one-off summary with no record, no rubric, and no consistency across candidates. Real screening needs a system of record, a calibrated rubric, and an audit trail.

Connecting an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server bridges that gap. MCP is an open standard that lets ChatGPT call external tools directly. With RightMatch’s MCP server connected, ChatGPT can trigger the same screening actions your team runs in the RightMatch app, and every action is logged and consistent.

What you can do once RightMatch is connected

• Score a resume: drop a resume into the chat and get a match score with cited evidence against the role.
• Send an AI interview: ask ChatGPT to send a role-calibrated async video interview to a candidate.
• Pull a shortlist: “Show me the top 10 candidates for the senior PM role” returns a ranked list.
• Search your pipeline: natural-language search across candidates and completed interviews.
• Draft a job description scoped to your team, seniority, and voice.

Everything writes back to RightMatch, so the work you do in ChatGPT shows up for the rest of your team.

How to set it up (about a minute)

1. Open RightMatch settings and go to Integrations.

2. Copy your MCP endpoint and API key.

3. Add them as a custom MCP connector in ChatGPT.

4. Start prompting hiring workflows.

Is this different from pasting resumes into ChatGPT?

Yes, and the difference is the whole point. Pasting a resume gives you an ungrounded opinion. A connected MCP server runs your rubric, keeps an audit log, screens every candidate the same way, and syncs the result to your ATS. It is a native connection, not a browser extension or screen-scraper.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a paid ChatGPT plan? You need a ChatGPT surface that supports custom MCP connectors. Check your ChatGPT plan’s connector settings to confirm availability.

Does it work with my ATS? Yes. RightMatch syncs with 27 applicant tracking systems, so candidates screened in ChatGPT flow back to your system of record.

Is candidate data safe? RightMatch is SOC 2 Type II (report at trust.rightmatch.app) and is built for GDPR, CCPA, the EU AI Act high-risk requirements, and NYC Local Law 144 bias audits.

How good is the candidate experience? Candidate satisfaction runs 7.5+ NPS across 10,000+ completed interviews.

Ready to try it? Start free or see the MCP integration.