The Filters tab gives you two ways to narrow candidates — a keyword search bar and a filter sidebar. They do different jobs and work together: a candidate has to match both. Available to anyone who can view the job.
Before you start
Available to: anyone who can view the job (Admins, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers)
Where to find it: open a job's pipeline → Filters tab
The two tools
Search bar (above the table) — free-text search over each candidate's name, email, and CV text. Use it when you know a word, name, or skill to look for. It also accepts Boolean keywords (see How to Use Boolean Search).
Filter sidebar (on the left) — structured filters by fixed dimensions like status, stage, source, score, and team member. Use it to narrow by known attributes (see How to Use the Filter Sidebar).
How they combine
Search and filters narrow the same list, and they stack: the results are the candidates who match your search text and your active filters. For example, searching "react" with a filter of Status = Qualified returns qualified candidates whose profile or CV mentions React.
💡 If the list looks emptier than expected, check both — an active filter and a leftover search term both narrow the results.
Frequently asked questions
When should I search instead of filter?
Search when you're looking for free text — a name, a skill, a keyword in the CV. Filter when you're narrowing by a known attribute the app already tracks, like stage, status, or source. Combine them for precise shortlists.
Do search and filters clear together?
Clearing filters (the Clear button) empties the sidebar; clearing the search bar empties the search term. Check both if you want to return to the full list.