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# How to Search Candidates

# How to Search Candidates

Use the search field at the top of any page to find candidates by name, skills, education, experience, or any information from their profile or resume. The search works across all candidate data in your system.

When candidates apply and upload a resume or when you add a resume manually to their profile, we store a text version so you can search the full content.

## How Search Works

**Semantic search:** The search understands similar-sounding words. For example, searching for "Kathy" (with K) will also show results for "Cathy" (with C).

**Partial matches:** You don't need to type the complete word. Start typing and results appear as you type.

## Quick Search Suggestions

As you start typing in the search field:

1. Type your search term in the search field at the top of any page ![How to Search Candidates: Quick Search Suggestions](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-search-candidates-1_4trjqd.png)
2. Quick search suggestions appear automatically
3. Up to 5 candidate profiles are recommended based on your search
4. Click any suggestion to go directly to that candidate's profile

## Full Search Results

For more comprehensive results:

1. Type your search term in the search field
2. Press **Enter** on your keyboard
3. View the full search results page with all matching candidates ![How to Search Candidates: Full Search Results](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-search-candidates-2_1hae4zz.png)
4. Results appear in table view format
5. Click any candidate to open their profile

## Search Tips

**Be specific for better results:** Search for unique terms like college names, specific certifications, or technical skills

**Try variations:** If you don't find what you're looking for, try different spellings or related terms

**Combine keywords:** Use multiple search terms to find candidates with specific combinations of experience

**Search resume details:** Look for specific companies, technologies, or qualifications mentioned in resumes

**Use the full search page:** Press Enter to see all results when quick suggestions aren't enough

## Related screenshots

These screenshots show the 100Hires areas used in this workflow.

![How to Master Candidate Profiles: Opening a Candidate Profile](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/how-to-master-candidate-profil_e2c40g.png)