TalentMatch Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between Quick TalentMatch and Advanced TalentMatch? Advanced TalentMatch offers you more searching options. You have the option to search by Salary Range or Hourly Rate, Education level, Work Authorization and more. However, if you enter too many different search criteria you run the risk of weeding out candidates who would be a good fit for your opening.
• Why is my Boolean search criteria not showing in Current Search area? The Boolean search information is displayed in the Search Again box at the top of the page. If you need to make any changes to the Boolean query, you can make the change at the top of the page and click Search to run the edited search.
• Can I use wildcards in my search? The * can be used as a wildcard in your searches. You will not want to use the * with quoted search criteria.
• What is the difference between Relevance and Date for "Sort by"? By default results are sorted by date, which means you will see the freshest candidates first. You have the option to switch to relevance sorting, which will put the candidates that best match your search criteria first.
• What is the Undo for in Current Search? By clicking Undo you will remove that particular item from your search, in most cases broadening your search results.
• How does the Refine your Search section work? You are able to refine your search by adding additional search criteria to your search by clicking on any of the items.
  
  • Skills- you are able to add skills to the list of requirements you are looking for
  • States- broaden your search by adding additional states (or narrow your search by adding a state if you didn't initially)
  • City- search for seekers in one specific city (you have to remove your first city in order to select a second)
  • Work Authorization- you are able to select multiple work authorizations
  • Years Experience- is a single select field, so you need to remove your initial selection to choose something different
  • Annual Salary- allows you to select multiple salary ranges (if used in conjunction with Hourly Rate, only a match of both items will be included in the results)
  • Hourly Rate- allows you to select multiple hourly rate ranges (if used in conjunction with Annual Salary, only a match of both items will be included in the results)
  • Employment Type- you are able to select multiple employment types
  • Job Classification- you are able to select multiple classifications
  • Travel Preference- select the amount of travel a candidate is willing to accommodate
  • Highest Degree Attained- allows you to include multiple degree levels as part of your criteria
  • Security Clearance- select either yes or no (you will need to remove one to select the other)
• How do you "Search within a Search"? To search within your original search, type additional keywords in the Search Again box, while retaining your original search criteria. After you click the Search button, you will see that the search now includes your additional criteria.
• How do I save my Search? To save your search criteria, "Save Search as Agent" button, name your Search Agent and choose if you would like to receive e-mail alerts and click save.