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Overview
Recruiting has a robust candidate search feature that allows users to search the candidate database based on various criteria: search terms, stages, tags, application answers, and more!
Steps to Use Candidate Search
1. Log into Paycor and go to People > Hiring > Applicant Tracking.
2. At the top-left click the magnifying glass icon and select Candidate Search.
3. Enter your desired search criteria, including the options along the left side shown below, and then click the magnifying glass icon on the right.
- Tags
- Candidate Details
- Candidate History
- Job Information
- System Filters
- Candidate Filters
- Compensation
Candidate Search Tips
Or Logic Searches Candidate Profile fields:
- The main search bar at the top searches using or logic by referencing the Name, Resume, Application, and Comments fields in the candidate list.
- Example: a search for Jason yields candidates with either a name containing Jason, a resume containing the word Jason, an application containing the word Jason, or comments containing the word Jason.
Partial Names - Use a wildcard asterisk (*): Search for Jon* to find any candidates named Jonathan.
For more advanced search tips, see the article Candidate Search - Advanced Search and Boolean Operators.
Watch the Candidate Search Expert Session Video
Updated: May 21st, 2025 3801 views 0 likes