Looking for a specific applicant or trying to find all candidates matching a keyword? The Search feature in your ATS makes it easy to comb through contact information, resumes, cover letters, and even application form answers. Here’s how to search your applicant database like a pro:


Step 1: Use the Search Box

  1. From your Dashboard, locate the Search Applicants box at the top-right corner of the page.
  2. Type in the keyword(s) you want to search for.
    • Looking for a specific person? Enter part or all of their name or email address.
  3. Hit the Enter button on your keyboard to start your search.

Step 2: Review Your Search Results

  1. Your search results will appear just below the search box, sorted by the best match to your criteria.
  2. For each result, you’ll see:
    • The applicant’s name
    • The job title they applied for (so you can easily identify them if they’ve applied to multiple jobs)
  3. To view more details about an applicant, click the View Applicant button next to their name.

Step 3: Export Your Search Results (Optional)

  • If you need to analyze or share your search results, click the Download Results button on the search results page.


  • Your results will download as a CSV file, which can be opened in spreadsheet software like Excel or Google Sheets. From there, you can sort, filter, or manipulate the data as needed.


Cool Feature Alert: Cross-Job Searching

The search box doesn’t limit you to the job you’re currently viewing. You can search across all jobs you have permission to view, and your results will clearly indicate which job each applicant applied to.


For example: If you search for "John" while viewing the Account Executive job posting, you’ll see results for every "John" in your database, along with the job title they applied to. This way, you can quickly identify the right candidate at a glance.

Search Like a Pro: Boolean Terms and Wildcards

Want to level up your search? Learn about Boolean terms (like AND, OR, NOT) and wildcards to refine your results. Click here for search hints.

And there you have it! Searching for applicants in your ATS is simple and efficient. If you need any help or run into a snag, our friendly support team is always here to assist.