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# Searching for Candidates
## Use the search box for quick lookups, then combine it with filters and the Talent Pool.
Need to find one person fast, or everyone who fits a certain description? AvaHR gives you a quick text search plus filters that work together, so you can go from thousands of candidates to exactly the right shortlist.
### Quick text search
Use the "Search candidates..." box on the Candidates page to look someone up by keyword, such as a name or a term from their background. There is also a "Search candidates" box in the top bar of the app, so you can find a candidate from anywhere.
### Narrowing with filters
For a more targeted search, combine the search box with the "Filters" panel on the left. You can filter by:
- **Stage**
- **Source**
- **Location**
Layer in the status tabs (All, New, Interviewing, Offer, Hired, Rejected) to focus further, and click "Clear all" to start over.
### Searching your Talent Pool
Toggle "Talent Pool" to search candidates who are not tied to a job. This is where past applicants and referrals live, so it is a great place to look before you post a new role.
### Save a search you repeat
When a search and filter combination is one you will run again, click "Save view" in the "Saved Views" section to keep it a click away.
**Tip:** Tags make search far more powerful. If you tag standout candidates by skill or license, you can pull them up in seconds when a matching role opens. See "Tagging Candidates".
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