METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR DATA OBJECT MATCHING USING A CLASSIFICATION INDEX

A method of data object generation and matching and an apparatus to perform data object generation and matching uses a predetermined classification index relating to a specific subject to allow two or more users of different types to specify their requirements relating to the subject, and a data object containing the specified requirements in accordance with the classification index is created and stored. When it is desired to match two users of different types the stored data objects are compared, and matching can be undertaken on the basis of corresponding or matching requirements in the respective data objects. The method is particularly suitable for use over the Internet, allowing users to generate and store data objects remotely, for matching in a back-end web server system. Any matching data objects found to match to a particular user's generated data object can be communicated to the particular user over the Internet. The method and apparatus are particularly suitable for use in matching one type of user in the form of a potential employer to another type of user in the form of a potential employee.