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Talent filtering streamlines app review by allowing you to easily search for keywords in applications, then filter the results to find the most qualified candidates. 

Adding a talent filtering step to app review

You can add talent filtering as a default step to your organization's app review process.

To add a talent filtering step, go to the Configure Configure-icon.png icon in the upper right-hand corner, select Permissions on the left side panel, then, scroll to Jobs.


Click the checkbox next to "Display the talent filtering step during application review." Select the Edit Edit-icon.png icon to set the candidate threshold after which talent filtering will automatically display. 

Finding talent filtering

You can filter candidates' applications during the application review stage. First, go to the job dashboard for the role you're interested in, then select Review Applications.

If you've added the talent filtering step and the application volume exceeds your threshold, you'll go directly to talent filtering.

Otherwise, select Filter talent within app review.

Searching for keywords

Begin by searching for job titles, skills, locations, and other keywords in the full text of resumes and internal notes. Add as many keywords as you’d like.

To perfectly target your search, keywords can be:

  • Preferred skills: Only one term must appear in a candidate’s application to be included in the search results
  • Required skills: All terms must appear in a candidate’s application to be included in the search results

To accelerate your workflow, include Greenhouse’s suggested keywords generated from your public job post. 

Filtering candidates

Once you’ve selected your keywords, use filters to prioritize your candidates by referrals, scorecard status, education, or custom criteria.Screenshot 2024-07-03 at 1.59.41 PM.png

Reviewing filtered candidates

After adding keywords and filters, see how many candidates have the qualifications you're looking for. Then, save time by reviewing the applications that meet your needs.