# Candidate Advanced Search

Navigate to **Manage->Candidates**

<figure><img src="/files/vUsVHMsw18xF49xJuCI9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Manage Candidates</p></figcaption></figure>

To reveal the advanced search panel, press the ![](/files/fFcnxScL9n1DShM7OB0i) button.

<figure><img src="/files/oUxkYP0JfUvooWbgehDN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Candidate Advanced Search</p></figcaption></figure>

Here you can search your full candidate database to find candidate's that match specific criteria.

For example, you may wish to find all **Electricians** & **Electricians Mate's** within a **30** mile radius of the city of **Leeds**.

<figure><img src="/files/O6kfp6RB4KFm7PKpjVhk" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
You could refine your search further by adding tags and skills to the search criteria.
{% endhint %}

## Search Results

Search results are displayed in a tabular format with columns showing some key profile information.

You can access a candidate's full profile and take other actions using the candidate[ context menu](/setup-your-account/introduction.md#context-menus).

Press the ![](/files/9UoPqnmlb0D10iXTnAgM) icon to reveal the candidate [context menu](/setup-your-account/introduction.md#context-menus).

## Batch Email & SMS

You can send an email or SMS message to all the candidate's in the search results.&#x20;

Select the Email or SMS option from the send batch button menu.

<figure><img src="/files/P1dErQq5rPLEtM7w2DB7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Send Batch Button Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

## Export Search Results

To export your search results to Excel, press the ![](/files/hTzJe7rqRTwPSi4PW3ep) button.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Exporting search results is an administrative function. The export button will only be visible if your user account has been granted the Administrator permission
{% endhint %}


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