Understanding Match Scores
Match scores help you understand how compatible you are with other community members. Learn how scores are calculated and what they mean for your networking.
What is a Match Score?
A match score is a percentage (0-100%) that indicates how well another member's profile aligns with yours. Higher scores mean more opportunities for mutual benefit - whether through knowledge exchange, shared interests, or collaboration potential.
Strong potential for collaboration
Good alignment on key areas
Some shared interests
Limited overlap
How Scores Are Calculated
The matching algorithm considers multiple factors, each contributing points to your match score:
Can Teach You+25 points
Per matching skill
When someone has a capability that matches one of your learning goals, they receive the highest score because they can directly help you grow.
Example: You want to learn "Data Analysis" and they list it as a skill → +25 points
You Can Teach Them+20 points
Per matching skill
When you have skills they want to learn, there's potential for you to mentor them - creating a two-way learning relationship.
Example: You're skilled in "Project Management" and they want to learn it → +20 points
Shared Interests+15 points
Per matching interest
Common interests create natural connection points and conversation starters, even without direct skill exchange.
Example: You both have "Climate Change" as an interest → +15 points
Same Region+10 points
Country or location match
Being in the same region can facilitate in-person meetings, local collaboration, and regional networking.
Example: You're both located in Fiji → +10 points
Same Organization+5 points
Organization match
Colleagues from the same organization receive a smaller bonus since you likely already know each other.
Example: You both work at "Pacific Community" → +5 points
Reading Match Details
Each suggested connection shows detailed match reasons with color-coded badges:
Improving Your Match Score Visibility
To appear in more people's suggested connections and get better matches yourself:
Add Your Capabilities
List 3-5 skills you're confident in. Be specific - "Data Analysis in R" is better than just "Analysis"
Set Learning Goals
Add skills you want to develop. This helps you find mentors and shows humility that attracts connections.
Add Your Interests
Include topics you care about, even if you're not an expert. Shared interests create natural connections.
Complete Location Info
Add your country and organization to enable regional matching and colleague discovery.
💡 Pro Tip: Quality Over Quantity
Focus on connecting with your top 3-5 matches rather than trying to connect with everyone. Meaningful relationships with fewer people are more valuable than superficial connections with many.