Filter by location, job requirements, and follow-up question responses to narrow down your candidate pool efficiently.
Overview
CLARA's filtering system helps you quickly identify candidates who meet your specific requirements. You can filter candidates by location, job requirements extracted from job descriptions, and responses to follow-up questions.
You can also filter by match score. CLARA allows you to set your score thresholds for “pre-qualified” candidates and provides the ability to see which candidates have the highest or lowest match scores.
Location Filtering
How Location Data Works
CLARA standardizes location data from candidate resumes to ensure consistent formatting and searchability. All location data is displayed in the format: Country, State/Province, City.
Examples:
United States, CA, Oakland
Canada, ON, Toronto
Germany, Bavaria, Munich
Using Location Filters
You can filter candidates at three levels:
Country Level
Select only "Country" to see all candidates in that country
Displays format: Country only
State/Province Level
Select "Country" and "State" to see candidates in specific states
Displays format: Country, State
Shows candidates from all cities within that state
City Level
Select all three options for the most specific filtering
Displays format: Country, State, City
Shows only candidates from specific cities
Location Search Features
The location filter supports flexible searching:
Full names: Search "California" or use abbreviations like "CA"
Partial text: Type "York" to find "New York"
Flexible casing: Works with any capitalization
Common synonyms: "UK" matches "United Kingdom"
Missing Location Data
Candidates without location information are tagged as "No location available"
They won't appear in location-based filters
Advanced Filters
Filter by Job Requirements
Filter candidates based on how well they match the specific requirements extracted from your job description.
How it works:
CLARA automatically extracts requirements from your job posting
Select one or multiple requirements from the filter menu
View candidates who match your selected criteria
Remove filters by clicking the "X" on any filter tag
Filter by Follow-up Questions
Use candidate responses to follow-up questions to refine your search.
Answer Status Filter
Answered: Show candidates who completed their follow-up questions
Unanswered: Show candidates who haven't responded yet
Yes/No Question Filters
Filter by specific yes/no responses
Select "Yes" or "No" for any follow-up question
Combine multiple yes/no filters for precise targeting
Multi-Select Question Filters
Choose one or more options from multi-select questions
Great for filtering by skills, preferences, or experience areas
Scale Question Filters (1-5)
Filter by rating responses on a 1-5 scale
Use ranges (e.g., candidates who rated 3, 4, or 5)
Perfect for experience level or confidence ratings
Using Filters Effectively
Combining Multiple Filters
You can use multiple filters simultaneously to narrow your candidate pool:
Start with location if geography is important
Add job requirement filters for must-haves
Use follow-up question filters for additional qualifications
Remove filters as needed by clicking the "X" on filter tags
Best Practices
Start Broad, Then Narrow
Begin with essential requirements only
Add more specific filters gradually
Avoid over-filtering which might exclude good candidates
Monitor Your Results
Check how many candidates remain after each filter
If you have too few results, consider removing some filters
If you have too many, add more specific criteria
Save Time with Smart Filtering
Use location filters first if you have geographic requirements
Apply job requirement filters for technical skills
Use follow-up question filters for cultural match and preferences
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Not Finding Expected Candidates
Check Your Filters
Review all active filters - you might have conflicting criteria
Try removing filters one by one to see which is limiting results
Ensure location searches use the correct format or abbreviations
Verify Candidate Data
Some candidates may not have complete location information
Follow-up question responses may be incomplete
Recent uploads may still be processing
Too Many or Too Few Results
Too Many Candidates
Modify your customizable AI scoring
Adjust candidate sorting settings
Add more specific job requirement filters
Use follow-up question filters for additional screening
Consider location filters if geography matters
Too Few Candidates
Remove some restrictive filters
Check if your requirements are too specific
Consider broadening location criteria
What's New
Recent Updates
Enhanced Location Formatting
All new resume uploads now use standardized location formatting
Improved search functionality with better synonym matching
Better handling of international locations
Advanced Filter Improvements
New filter combinations for more precise candidate selection
Improved performance when using multiple filters
Enhanced filter removal with one-click "X" buttons
Note: Location standardization applies only to newly uploaded resumes. Existing candidate data will maintain its original formatting until updated.
Need Help?
If you're having trouble with candidate filtering or need assistance with specific search criteria, contact our support team. We're here to help you find the perfect candidate for your role.