The search options helps to locate specific information or specific records without having to go through the entire list of records, thus saving time in finding records.

In Zoho Recruit you can use different options to search records:

1. Simple Search
2. Combination Search
3. Advanced Search

Simple Search
In simple search you can simply enter the text in the search box, to display the list of matching records.

To do a simple search:

1. Click [Module] tab.
2. Enter the text in the search box.
   
3. 

Combination Search
You can search records with different combinations using the "+" and ",".

"+" refers AND
"," refers OR

To do a combination search:

1. Click [Module] tab.
2. Enter the text in the search box.
   
3. 

You can further drill down the search results using the defined search criteria.

To search records by selecting the defined search criteria:

1. Click [Module] tab.
2. Enter the text in the search box.
3. 
4. Select the criteria, located on the top panel.

For example: Search criteria in the Candidates module is shown below:

Note:

You can select more than one criteria.

The search criteria in the drop down list will vary based on the module that you select.

Advanced Search
Advanced search helps you search records by specifying your own criteria.

To do an advanced search:

1. Click the [Module] tab
2. Click Advanced search
3. Specify the criteria
   
4. Click Search

Note:

The search criteria in the drop down list will vary based on the module that you select.

You can add more than one criteria.