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Overview
Recruiting has a candidate search feature. You can search the candidate database using many types of criteria, such as search terms, stages, tags, and application answers.
Use candidate search to find a candidate
- Go to People > Hiring > Applicant Tracking.
- At the top left, select the magnifying glass icon, then select Candidate Search.
- Enter your search criteria. You can use the options on the left side of the screen:
- Tags
- Candidate Details
- Candidate History
- Job Information
- System Filters
- Candidate Filters
- Compensation
- Select the magnifying glass icon on the right to run your search.
Best practices
The main search bar at the top uses "or" logic. It searches the Name, Resume, Application, and Comments fields in the candidate list.
For example, a search for Jason finds candidates with any of these:
- A name containing Jason.
- A resume containing the word Jason.
- An application containing the word Jason.
- Comments that contain the word Jason.
To search for partial names, use a wildcard asterisk (*). For example, search for Jon* to find any candidate named Jonathan.
For more advanced search tips, refer to Candidate Search - Advanced Search and Boolean Operators.
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Updated: May 14th, 2026 6404 views 0 likes
*This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up-to-date.