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Advanced Candidate Filtering: Skills, Timezone, Salary & More¶

Overview¶

4Geeks Talent offers unlimited searches and filters to find exactly the candidates you need. Filter by skillset, timezone, language, expected salary, location, past experience, portfolio, and more — with no limits on how many searches you run.

In this tutorial, you will:

• Master the advanced filter interface
• Build complex multi-criteria searches
• Save and reuse search configurations
• Export search results
• Optimize your filtering strategy

The Filter Interface¶

Access filters from the main search page:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Search Candidates                                  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                     │
│  🔍 Skillset          [React, TypeScript, Node.js]  │
│  📊 Seniority         [Mid, Senior]                 │
│  🌍 Timezone          [UTC-6 to UTC-3]              │
│  🗣️ Language          [English: Fluent]             │
│  💰 Expected Salary   [$4,000 - $7,000/month]       │
│  📍 Location          [Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico]│
│  📅 Availability      [Within 2 weeks]              │
│  💼 Past Experience   [SaaS, Fintech]               │
│  🎨 Portfolio         [Has portfolio]               │
│  🤝 Culture Fit       [Remote-first, Async]         │
│                                                     │
│  [Search]  [Save Search]  [Clear All]               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Filter Categories Explained¶

1. Skillset¶

Search by technical and soft skills:

2. Seniority¶

3. Timezone¶

Critical for remote teams:

4. Language¶

5. Expected Salary¶

Set a monthly compensation range:

• Currency: USD, EUR, or local currency
• Range: Minimum to maximum monthly salary
• Note: Candidates self-report expected salary; use as a guide, not absolute

6. Location¶

Filter by country, region, or city:

• Country: Specific countries
• Region: LATAM, Europe, Asia, etc.
• City: Major cities
• Remote preference: Open to remote, hybrid only, onsite only

7. Availability¶

8. Past Experience¶

• Company: Specific companies they’ve worked at
• Industry: SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, E-commerce, etc.
• Company size: Startup (1-50), Mid-size (50-500), Enterprise (500+)
• Role type: Individual contributor, management, consulting

9. Portfolio¶

• Has portfolio: Candidate has shared work samples
• GitHub active: Active GitHub contributor
• Open source: Contributions to open-source projects
• Personal website: Has a personal portfolio site

10. Culture Fit¶

• Work style: Remote-first, office-first, hybrid
• Communication: Async-first, sync-heavy
• Team size preference: Small teams, large teams
• Growth mindset: Values learning and development

Building Complex Searches¶

Example 1: Senior Full-Stack Developer for US Startup¶

Skillset: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript
Seniority: Senior
Timezone: UTC-6 to UTC-3 (LATAM overlap with US)
Language: English (Fluent)
Expected Salary: $5,000 - $8,000/month
Availability: Within 2 weeks
Past Experience: SaaS, Startup (1-50 employees)
Portfolio: Has portfolio, GitHub active

Example 2: Data Scientist for European Fintech¶

Skillset: Python, Machine Learning, SQL, TensorFlow
Seniority: Mid, Senior
Timezone: UTC-1 to UTC+2 (Europe/Africa)
Language: English (Fluent), Spanish (Advanced)
Expected Salary: €4,000 - €7,000/month
Past Experience: Fintech, Financial Services
Culture Fit: Remote-first, Async

Example 3: Junior Developer for Growth Team¶

Skillset: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Basic React
Seniority: Junior
Timezone: UTC-6 to UTC-3
Language: English (Intermediate or above)
Expected Salary: $2,000 - $3,500/month
Availability: Immediately
Culture Fit: Growth mindset, Remote-first

Saving and Reusing Searches¶

Save a Search¶

1. Configure your filters
2. Click “Save Search”
3. Name your search (e.g., “Senior React Devs - LATAM”)
4. Optionally set up email alerts for new matching candidates

Manage Saved Searches¶

• View all saved searches from the Search page
• Edit filters at any time
• Delete searches you no longer need
• Run saved searches with one click

Email Alerts¶

When enabled, you’ll receive notifications when:

• New candidates match your saved search criteria
• Existing candidates update their profile to match your criteria
• Candidates change their availability status

Exporting Results¶

1. Run your search
2. Click “Export Results”
3. Choose format:
4. CSV: For spreadsheet analysis
5. PDF: For sharing with stakeholders
6. Select fields to include:
7. Name, email, location
8. Skills, seniority, expected salary
9. Portfolio links, availability
10. Download the file

Best Practices¶

Filtering Strategy¶

• Start broad, then narrow: Begin with essential criteria, add filters gradually
• Use timezone strategically: Ensure sufficient overlap with your team
• Be realistic with salary: Research market rates for the region and skillset
• Consider potential: Junior candidates with strong portfolios can outperform seniors

Search Optimization¶

• Save your best searches: Reuse proven filter combinations
• Set up alerts: Get notified when ideal candidates join
• Review weekly: New candidates join regularly — check saved searches
• Combine filters thoughtfully: Too many filters may exclude great candidates

Common Mistakes¶

What’s Next?¶

• Learn about Candidate Profile Anatomy
• Read about Best Practices for Outreach
• Explore Using the ATS for Pipeline Management

Need Help?¶

• Documentation: docs.4geeks.io/en/talent
• Support: Available through the console dashboard
• Request Access: 4geeks.io/en/talent

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