Use Keywords and Boolean Search to Find Candidates Faster

Introduction

We’ve made it easier to find the right candidates in Keka Hire by adding support for Boolean search and keyword combinations. You can now use operators like AND, OR, NOT, and quoted phrases to refine your candidate search across fields like name, skills, job title, and experience.

This feature is part of our Alpha release and aims to improve sourcing speed and precision — especially for teams hiring at scale or for niche roles.

Keywords and Boolean Search

From the Candidates Tab

1. Go to the All Candidates tab in the Hire application.

2. Use the Search bar at the top of the candidate list.

3. Enter your search using Boolean operators, such as:

   • Chandler and Java

   • Rachel and CSM

   • Joey and Hyderabad

4. The system will return prioritized results that match your query across relevant fields.
   
   

From the Job Details Page

1. Click on a job title from the Jobs tab.

2. Navigate to the Candidates section for that specific job.

3. Use the Search bar at the top to perform Boolean or keyword searches within that job's candidate pool.
   
   

What’s New

• Boolean operators: Use AND, OR, and NOT to combine or exclude search terms.

• Quoted search: Wrap phrases in quotes to find exact matches, like "data analyst".

• Smarter matching: The search engine now scans multiple fields, including:

  • Name

  • Skills

  • Title

  • Experience

Why It Matters

For recruiters: Find the most relevant candidates in seconds, without relying on multiple filters or manual scans.

For high-volume hiring teams: Scale your sourcing efficiently, improve match accuracy, and cut down on time-to-fill.

How This Helps Keka Customers

• Makes candidate discovery faster and more accurate

• Reduces time spent on manual filtering

• Enhances the overall recruiter experience in Keka Hire

Why This Matters to Keka

This upgrade aligns Keka Hire with enterprise-grade ATS platforms, boosting its appeal to large hiring teams. It strengthens our position in the market and supports better product adoption and retention through a more search-first, recruiter-friendly experience.

Next Steps

Try out Boolean and keyword searches in the Candidates or Job tabs today. For feedback or issues, contact our product team.