Efficiently Assign Judges to Filtered Applications Based on Expertise, Language, or Any Criteria

Contestiva provides an efficient way to allocate judges to specific applications based on categorical criteria. This feature allows program organizers to assign judges according to their expertise, language skills, country, or any other criteria captured in the application form. By matching judges to applications that align with their knowledge or preferences, the evaluation process becomes more focused and fair. Below is a step-by-step guide to allocating judges based on filtered responses.

Step 1: Filter Applications by Categorical Criteria

Before assigning judges, start by filtering the applications based on the relevant categorical criteria. For instance, you might want to allocate judges who are experts in specific industries, speak certain languages, or focus on applicants from a particular country.

1. Navigate to the application management dashboard in Contestiva.
2. Open the “Filter” or “Search” tab.
3. Select the desired criteria from the dropdown menu (e.g., “Industry: Healthcare,” “Language: Japanese,” or “Country: Japan”).
4. Apply the filter to narrow down the list of applications.



Step 2: Access the Filtered List

Once the filter is applied, Contestiva will display only the applications that match the selected criteria. This filtered list represents the group of applications to which you will assign specific judges.



Step 3: Assign Judges to the Filtered Applications

Now that you have your filtered list, you can proceed to allocate judges based on their expertise or other relevant criteria:

1. From the filtered application list, click on the menu icon (typically located next to the list).
2. In the dropdown menu, select “Assign Judges.”
3. Choose the judge or judges from the dropdown who are most suited for the filtered applications (e.g., a judge with expertise in “Healthcare,” fluent in “Japanese,” or located in “Japan”).
4. Once you’ve selected the appropriate judges, click “Assign Judges.”

This process ensures that each application is evaluated by a judge who has the most relevant knowledge or skills, improving the quality of the evaluation.

Step 4: Monitor and Manage Judge Allocations

Once the judges are allocated, you can monitor their progress from the dashboard. Contestiva offers tools for tracking how many applications each judge has evaluated and ensuring that no judge is overwhelmed with too many applications.

Use Case Examples

• Expertise-Based Assignment: If your program involves applications from multiple industries, you can filter the applications by industry (e.g., Healthcare, Technology) and assign judges who have expertise in those fields.

• Language-Based Assignment: For international programs, filter applications by language preference and allocate judges who are fluent in the respective languages.

• Country-Based Assignment: If you have applications from various countries, filter by country and assign judges familiar with local regulations, culture, or market dynamics.

Conclusion

By leveraging Contestiva’s filtering and judge allocation features, program organizers can ensure that applications are evaluated by the most appropriate judges. This approach enhances the fairness and quality of the evaluation process, ensuring that applicants receive feedback from experts who understand their field, language, or region.