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Malaysian business team reviewing candidates in a Kuala Lumpur office
−70%screening time
per role
AI SHORTLIST · DATA ANALYST 3 / 248
Candidate A88
Candidate B84
Candidate C81
AI hiring platform · Asia

SharpenYour KATANA.

Sharpen Your Hiring.

Cut time, cost, and repetitive work. Hire smarter with AI-powered screening, interviews, assessments, and matching.

RM0To get started
No success feesOn any hire
Active + passiveTalent across Asia

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IT & AIEngineers, analysts, product
BusinessSales, marketing, operations
ServiceHospitality & customer teams
SpecialistHealthcare, logistics, retail
Hiring takes too much

Cut what
slows you
down.

Too many CVs. Too many first-round calls. Too much spend on sourcing. KATANA removes the waste — so your team only spends time on candidates worth meeting.

01

Cut Time.

Fewer candidates to screen. Fewer interviews to conduct. Focus only on candidates with stronger potential and fit.

SHORTLIST · 248 → 3AI RANKED
Candidate A · Data Analyst88
Candidate B · Data Analyst84
Low fit · 245 filtered—
02

Cut Cost.

Hire smarter from RM499/month. Reduce unnecessary spending on inefficient sourcing and hiring processes.

FROM
RM499
/ month · 3,000 credits
Hiring success feesRM0
03

Cut Process.

Less screening. Less back-and-forth. Less repetitive work. Make hiring simpler, faster and easier to manage.

AI ScreeningAUTO
AI InterviewAUTO
Smart MatchingAUTO
Manual CV sorting
How KATANA works

From role
to hire.

Start searching and discovering talent immediately after registration. Our team helps you onboard and get the most out of KATANA.

01
Create Company Account

Register in minutes. Verified companies only.

DAY 1
02
Set Hiring Requirements

Role, skills, language, location, budget.

10 MIN
03
Discover Talent

AI surfaces active and passive candidates.

INSTANT
04
Review KATANA Scores

Interview + test results, before you meet.

MINUTES
05
Send Scout Invitation

Direct, personalized outreach in one click.

1 CLICK
06
Connect With Candidates

Talk only to people who already fit.

MATCH
TraditionalPOST → SCREEN → CALL
4–8 weeks
KATANADISCOVER → REVIEW → SCOUT
Days
AI screening · Explainable shortlists

Screen less.
See more.

Understand every shortlisted candidate before you spend time interviewing. KATANA shows why each person fits — no black box.

Role
Data AnalystKuala LumpurHybrid
Must have
SQLEnglish C1PythonScore 80+
Funnel
Talent pool12,400
Skills match248
Shortlist3
AI shortlist · Ranked by fit
Fit rationale included
Candidate AData Analyst · 3 yrs
88
LanguageEnglish C1
InterviewStrong
Job test92 pct.
Available1 month
WHY THIS FITSQL + fintech test, clear structured answers in AI interview.
ProfileScout
Candidate BBI Analyst · 4 yrs
84
LanguageEnglish B2
InterviewVery strong
Job test85 pct.
AvailableNow
WHY THIS FITTop communicator; strong stakeholder experience.
ProfileScout
Candidate COps Analyst · 2 yrs
81
LanguageEnglish C1
InterviewStrong
Job test80 pct.
PotentialHigh
WHY THIS FITFast learner; high potential signals, passive candidate.
ProfileScout
SkillsVerified, not claimed
LanguageTested levels
InterviewAI-evaluated answers
TestsIndustry + job skills
ScoreOne clear number
PotentialWhere they're going
AI interview · Cut first rounds

Skip the
first round.

Every candidate completes a structured AI interview before you meet. You review the results in minutes — and only schedule the conversations that matter.

01 · CANDIDATE●

Candidate

Joins from any device, any time zone.
02 · AI INTERVIEWLIVE

AI Interview

Q1Why this role, why now?
Q2A decision with incomplete data.
Q3Explain a SQL result to a manager.
Q4Handling a missed deadline.
03 · EVALUATIONAUTO

Evaluation

Communication88
Problem solving86
Role knowledge82
Motivation90
04 · YOUR REVIEW3 MIN

Company Review

"Structured thinker, explains data clearly to non-technical teams. Recommended for final round."
HoldInvite
−60%fewer first-round interviews your team needs to run
3 minto review a candidate's full interview evaluation
24/7candidates interview on their schedule — not yours
KATANA Score · Understand faster

See more
than a CV.

Not a ranking — a lens. Compare candidates side by side across the dimensions your role actually needs, and see each person's strengths at a glance.

Dimension
Candidate AData Analyst
88KATANA SCORE
Candidate BBI Analyst
84KATANA SCORE
Candidate COps Analyst
81KATANA SCORE
Communication
86
93
80
Language
90
78
90
Problem Solving
91
84
82
Job Skills
92
85
76
Experience
78
88
64
Potential
86
80
94
Best for
STRENGTHHands-on analysis, ready from day one.
STRENGTHStakeholder-facing, senior communicator.
STRENGTHHigh-growth hire; invest and develop.

Three strong candidates. Three different strengths. The score helps you understand them — the decision stays yours.

Search Talent Now
Smart matching · AI scouting

Find the right talent.
Faster.

KATANA compares every profile against your role — and reaches both active and passive talent across Asia, not just people applying today.

01SkillsVERIFIED
02ExperiencePROFILE + AI
03Assessment resultsTESTED
04PotentialAI INTERVIEW
05Your job requirementsYOUR INPUT
Skills · SQL
Test 92 pct.
Kuala Lumpur
English C1
3 yrs exp.
High potential
MATCH94%Data Analyst
ROLEData Analyst
Fintech · Hybrid
CANDIDATECandidate A
KATANA Score 88
Pricing

Simple.
No success fees.

Companies pay for business features and credits. Start free, upgrade when you're hiring at scale.

Job seekers
never pay.

KATANA is 100% free for talent — profiles, AI interviews, tests and scout offers. That's why the best candidates are here.

RM0FOR TALENT · ALWAYS
FREEStart here
RM0/ month
Monthly credits200
Registration bonus+300credits

For trying KATANA and occasional hiring.

Start Free
PROMost popular
RM499/ month
Monthly credits3,000
Registration bonus+500credits

For teams hiring regularly across roles.

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Why KATANA

Hiring,
re-cut.

KATANA is not a recruitment agency. It's an AI talent platform that changes how the process works.

AreaTraditional hiringWith KATANA
Candidate screening
Manual CV review, one by one
AI shortlists with fit rationale
Interview workload
Many first-round calls
AI interview done before you meet
Candidate information
CV and cover letter
Interview, tests and KATANA Score
Skill visibility
Self-reported skills
Tested, verified skills
Talent reach
Active applicants only
Active and passive talent across Asia
Hiring process
Post, wait, filter, repeat
Discover, review, scout
Cost structure
Fees per successful hire
Flat plan from RM499 · no success fees
FAQ

Questions,
answered.

How much does KATANA cost?

Start on FREE (RM0, 200 monthly credits + 300 bonus) or PRO (RM499/month, 3,000 monthly credits + 500 bonus). Job seekers never pay.

Does KATANA charge hiring success fees?

No. KATANA does not charge additional success fees for any successful hire.

Is KATANA a recruitment agency?

No. KATANA is an AI-powered talent matching platform, not a traditional recruitment agency.

What kind of talent can I hire?

Talent across IT & AI, business, hospitality, logistics, retail, healthcare, sales and more.

How does AI matching work?

KATANA's AI analyzes skills, experience, assessment results and potential against your requirements — and shows the rationale for every recommendation.

Can I reach passive talent?

Yes. KATANA helps you connect with both active and passive talent across Asia.

Which countries does KATANA support?

KATANA focuses on talent across Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, with Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines growing fast.

Is KATANA suitable for small businesses?

Yes. Plans work for startups, SMEs and larger companies alike.

How quickly can I start hiring?

Immediately. Search and discover talent right after registration — and search candidates directly.

Cut. Prove. Match.

CUTCompanies cut waste.
PROVETalent proves potential.
MATCHKATANA makes the match.
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