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Auto-Progression & Decision Logic

Auto-Progression: Designed for Assessments

Auto-Progression is a core mechanism in CoderScout that allows Assessments to run end-to-end with minimal human involvement.

It is intentionally designed for Assessments and is typically not enabled for Contests.


How Auto-Progression Works in Assessments

When Auto-Progression is enabled at the assessment level:

Each stage can be configured with:

  • which score to use (Score or AI Score)
  • a cutoff threshold (percentage)
  • outcome if the candidate scores below the threshold:
    • Reject
    • Put On Hold

Candidates who meet or exceed the threshold automatically receive the next stage.


Why This Matters

Auto-Progression ensures:

  • Hiring Managers / SMEs are involved only when needed
  • Interviews happen only after evidence-based screening
  • Pipelines move forward without scheduling friction

This turns assessments into a true auto-pilot funnel.


Why Auto-Progression Is Usually Off in Contests

In Contests:

  • All candidates complete stages simultaneously
  • Scores and AI Scores are reviewed together
  • Cheating indicators and distributions are inspected

Manual progression preserves fairness at scale.


Key Takeaway

Auto-Progression is the mechanism that allows CoderScout to replace manual screening with structured decision logic, especially for lateral hiring.