> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.arco.careers/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Your First arco Matches: What to Expect

> After profile setup, arco runs its first search in 5–10 minutes. Here's what to expect, what each match shows, and what to do if results look thin.

When you finish profile setup, arco immediately starts its first search. This usually takes 5–10 minutes, occasionally longer — it's querying multiple job sources, pulling down postings, and scoring each one individually. You can close the tab and come back; the search continues in the background.

## What you'll see

Each match card shows:

* **Match score 0–100** — How well the role fits you based on your profile.
* **Company and role title** — Straight from the source posting.
* **Salary** — Where the posting includes it.
* **Industry lane chip** — The broad category the company falls into.
* **Red flags and green flags** — Signals from the posting worth knowing before you apply.

Matches are ordered by score, best first.

## If your first batch looks thin

<Note>
  This is common and usually fixable.
</Note>

Most common causes:

* **Criteria too narrow** — One role, one city, one company stage can leave little to search against.
* **Salary floor above market range** — Especially in smaller markets.
* **Location with limited coverage** — Some regions have fewer postings on the boards arco queries.

Go to **Settings** → **Preferences** and widen one thing at a time — usually location or role titles first. For a full checklist, see [No matches troubleshooting](/troubleshooting/no-matches).

## Upload your CV next

Your first matches score against profile answers only. Uploading a CV makes scoring significantly more accurate — arco assesses actual experience rather than self-reported level.

[Uploading your CV](/your-cv/uploading-your-cv)