Abstract: This invention concerns a human resource management system, designed in particular, for recruitment selection, personnel management and career guidance. In a first aspect the invention is a computer system, in a second aspect a computer operated method, and in a third aspect software for performing the method. The invention involves a database to store descriptions of jobs each of which is defined by competencies. A database to store descriptions of candidates each of which is defined by competencies. A processor operable to automatically report a ranked match between a single job and many candidates based on matching competencies, or to automatically report a ranked match between a single candidate and many jobs based on matching competencies. And, a user interface to display the resulting report.