> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kisrec.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kisrec.com/candidates/manage-candidates/candidate-search.md).

# Candidate Search

Navigate to **Manage->Candidates**

<figure><img src="/files/rXVaiGSJu5HQzrHVam51" alt=""><figcaption><p>Candidate Search</p></figcaption></figure>

You can instantly find a candidate profile by name, mobile phone, email address, post code or reference.

Enter the text you wish to search, as you begin typing the search results will instantly update.

{% hint style="info" %}
Your search text can contain full or partial information.
{% endhint %}

In the example above, we have entered '**char**' as the search text. This has returned 4 candidate profiles where '**char**' was found in the name, mobile phone, email or post code.

## 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).

<figure><img src="/files/YfKY2OL1cT4KmWxYzILA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Candidate Context Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

You can also expand the row's in the search results to reveal the candidate's recent communications and notes.

<figure><img src="/files/S1BZmBLTjRHHiMVmkjM5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Expanded Row - Recent Communications &#x26; Notes</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Email items can be expanded to view the full email body and attachments.
{% endhint %}


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