Hiring the right talent starts with finding the right candidates — quickly and efficiently.
With Advanced Search, you can go beyond simple keyword searches and filter candidates using multiple criteria such as location, job status, resume content, tags, and more. This allows you to identify and engage the best-fit candidates in just a few clicks.
This article explains how to use:
Open search
Field-specific search
Boolean search
Candidate filters
Saved searches
Using the Open Search Bar
When performing a search using the top search bar, Screenloop checks the following fields within a candidate’s profile:
Name
Email
Location
Job
Simply type a keyword to return matching candidates.
Search Using Specific Fields
You can refine your search by targeting specific fields within a candidate profile.
To do this, enter:
fieldname:searchterm
Do not include spaces after the colon.
Searchable fields
name:– Candidate’s nameemail:– Candidate’s email addresslocation:– Candidate’s locationjob:– Job title the candidate applied forcv:– Content included in the candidate’s resume
Example
To find all candidates named Sarah:
name:Sarah
This ensures your results are limited to that specific field.
Using Boolean Search
Screenloop supports basic Boolean search operators to help refine results.
AND Operator
marketing AND manager
Returns candidates who contain both “marketing” and “manager” in their profile or resume.
OR Operator
developer OR engineer
Returns candidates who contain either “developer” or “engineer”.
Boolean search can be combined with field-specific searches for even more precision.
Using Candidate Filters
For more advanced filtering, navigate to:
Candidates → Open Filters
Default Filters
Job – Filter by job(s) applied to
Job Status – Stage in the hiring process (e.g. Applied, Interviewing, Offer Extended)
Application Status – Overall application outcome (e.g. Hired, Rejected)
Note: “Active” is selected by default
Date Range – Filter by application date
Customising Filters
Click Add/Remove Filters to include additional filtering options.
Candidate Filters
Email
Location
Name
Job Application Filters
Channel – Source channel (e.g. job board, referral, careers page)
Resume – Keyword search within uploaded resumes
Right to Work in Location – Work authorisation status
Source – Candidate origin (e.g. LinkedIn, agency)
Tags – Custom tags such as “Top Talent” or “Needs Follow-Up”
You can apply multiple filters at once to narrow down results.
Click Search to display matching candidates.
Saving and Reusing Searches
If you frequently use the same filter combinations:
Click Save Filters
Choose whether the saved search is:
Private (visible only to you), or
Shared with your team
Saved searches can be accessed from the dropdown menu below the Add Candidate button.
