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Last Updated: 2023-06-23
Reference: Search Prefixes for Recruiting

Reference: Search Prefixes for Recruiting

You can use prefixes in Workday Search to locate particular recruiting objects quickly. Search prefixes are lowercase letters, followed by a colon (:). You can use the search categories to narrow down your search results.
Object
Prefix
Example
Candidate
cand:
Search using the candidate's name, ID, or email address:
  • cand: s.lee@gms.com
  • cand: C00000087
  • cand: sara lee
Candidate Pool
pool:
Search using the candidate pool name:
  • pool: sales candidates
Contingent Worker
worker:
Search using the contingent worker's name, ID, or email address:
  • worker: alice becker
  • worker: A06746
  • worker: abecker@gms.com
Employee
worker:
Search using the employee's name, ID, or email address:
  • worker: sophie petit
  • worker: C00000037
  • worker: s.petit@gms.com
Job Family
jobfamily:
Search using the job family name:
  • jobfamily: sales
Job Profile
job:
Search using the job profile name or ID:
  • job: accountant
  • job: A503004
Job Requisition
jr:
Search using the job posting title or job requisition ID:
  • jr: store clerk
  • jr: R00245
Location
loc:
Search using the location name:
  • loc: sydney
Pre-Hire
ph:
Search using the pre-hire's name or email address:
  • ph: david flores
  • ph: dflores@gms.com
Prospect
prospect:
Search using the prospect's name or ID:
  • prospect: evan smith
  • prospect: C00000088