# Candidate Advanced Search

Navigate to **Manage->Candidates**

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To reveal the advanced search panel, press the ![](https://1771634726-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4iyyoX6EJroqwfH056WE%2Fuploads%2FWx4sBu0rfcGyIBSuUqYQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=79cf932d-ffc9-4f5d-86bf-088cc072c44f) button.

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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**.

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{% 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](https://docs.kisrec.com/setup-your-account/introduction#context-menus).

Press the ![](https://1771634726-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4iyyoX6EJroqwfH056WE%2Fuploads%2FzuWWmEdlMFMpQtw8sQoE%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b0bacd28-75f0-4426-b0ce-49104ee0de16) icon to reveal the candidate [context menu](https://docs.kisrec.com/setup-your-account/introduction#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.

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## Export Search Results

To export your search results to Excel, press the ![](https://1771634726-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F4iyyoX6EJroqwfH056WE%2Fuploads%2FTgfCQVp5Dorsm2WLmYub%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c06c9cb4-4c83-4b70-8e18-3d061618f05a) 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 %}