Creating a Query

The query, or search, feature is the backbone of TalentHook. It allows you to quickly and easily retrieve candidates from the Internet that match the requirements of an open job position. Queries can be linked to a job (linked search) or freestanding (quick search).

To create a new query, click Search on the main tool bar. You will be presented with the "New Query" wizard.

New Query Wizard

This wizard guides you step by step through creating queries.

Step 1: Query Information tab

This tab allows you to select the type of query you want to perform. There are two types of query, the Quick Search and the Linked Search. Select either type of search and click Next.

Quick Search

A Quick Search is a freestanding search that is not linked to a job, manager or company. Your search results are stored under Quick Search in the main organizational tree.

Linked Search

A linked search is a search that is linked to a specific job. Linked search results are stored under their related job for future access.

Step 2: Search type tab

The Search Type tab allows you to focus your search by selecting from different search categories. Select from one of the following search categories and click Next:

• Open Web Search
• Newsgroup Search
• College Search
• Free Board Search
• Pay Board Search
• Tech - Flip Search
• Org - Flip Search
• Custom Flip Search

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Tip:

Carefully selecting your search types is an excellent way to develop a effective search strategy.

Step 3: Resources tab

The Resources tab allows you to define the scope of your search by selecting pertinent resources within your search category.

• To include a resource in your search, check the box next to that resource.
• To exclude a resource, clear the check box next to the resource.
• To view details about a particular resource highlight it and click Open.
• Use the Select All button to select all of the sources shown, or Clear All, to clear all selections.

Certain resources require login and have a key for the icon instead of the little magnifying glass. The following color coding tell you the disposition of these resources.

Login information required

The silver key indicates that this resource requires a login and no login information has been supplied. To enter the login information highlight the resource and click "Open". You are presented with a dialog where you can enter the login information for this resource.

Login information already entered

The gold key indicates that this resource requires a login and the login information has already been entered.

Login information failed

The red key indicates that this resource requires a login and the login information supplied failed to successfully gain access to the resource.

Step 4: Search Criteria tab

The Search Criteria tab is where you define your search in order to target candidates that match your job requirements.

Enter your keywords, filter criteria and click Submit.

Keywords

The keyword, or words you enter will confine your search to retrieve only the resumes containing those keywords. To enter a phrase (two or more words, such as "Visual Basic"), use quotes. To enter several keywords, separate the words with a space. For Example: paramedic RN "medical technician." For more information on keywords, see our Search Tips.

Maximum candidates per site

This drop-down menu allows you to select the number of hits per site. The fewer hits you select, the quicker your overall search will run however if you select '10' hits per site, and a particular site has more than ten matches, you will only receive the first ten it collects. Tip: You can search more efficiently by lowering your maximum number of candidates per site and retrieving fewer, well-targeted candidates. Learn more from our Search Tips.

Filter criteria

When searching pay board sites, additional filtering is available. Filter criteria allow you to restrict your search results only to candidates that meet certain specific criteria. This functionality is only enabled when the search resources that you have selected support it. The Term of employment drop-down menu allows you to filter by the type of employment the candidate is looking for, including:

• Any
• Contract
• Permanent

The Education drop-down menu allows you to filter for candidates by their level of education, including:

• Any
• High School
• Associates
• Bachelor
• Masters
• MBA
• Doctorate

The Age of post drop-down menu allows you to filter for candidates by the age of their resume posting, these include:

• 1 day
• 3 days
• 1 week
• 2 weeks
• 3 weeks

The State drop-down menu allows you to target a candidate by state.