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How can I search by keyword in applicant resumes?
How can I search by keyword in applicant resumes?

Learn how to quickly search applicant resumes by keyword in Wizehire's ATS to filter candidates and find the most qualified hires faster.

Tamalyn Holcomb avatar
Written by Tamalyn Holcomb
Updated over a week ago

At Wizehire, we know how important it is for you to find the most qualified candidates quickly and efficiently. That’s why we’ve introduced the ability to search applicant resumes by keyword within your individual job postings.

Here’s how you can do it:

Open the Job Dashboard you want to search in

  • Navigate to the specific job posting where you'd like to search through the applicants’ resumes

Use the Search Function

  • In the top left corner of the job dashboard, you’ll find a search bar labeled “Search”

  • Type in the keyword or phrase you want to search for (e.g., "Certified," "Real Estate License," "Manager")

View Filtered Results

  • The system will filter the applicants and display only those whose resumes contain the keyword you entered. The order of the candidates will remain unchanged (from newest to oldest)

Important Notes:

Keyword Search is Job-Specific: This search feature is only available within individual job dashboards, not across all jobs / from the main dashboard.

Resume Content: The search scans both plain text and rich text within the resumes, ensuring comprehensive results, but check spelling because the terms must be complete as-is.


With this feature, you can more easily identify the most relevant candidates and make your hiring process even more efficient!


If you have further questions, feel free to contact our support team.

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