Search Resume
The Search Resume tab is where you tap into Minotaur's database of over 130 million professional contacts worldwide. Use the powerful filter panel to narrow down exactly who you're looking for — results show matched profiles with skills, job summaries, and company details, so you can quickly find the right fit.
Accessing the Search
- In the left navigation sidebar, click Resume Database.
- Click the Search Resume tab.
Search Filters
The left panel contains all the search filters you need:
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Any keyword: skill, industry, role, etc. |
| Full Name | Search by candidate's full name |
| Job Title | Filter by current or most recent job title |
| Current Company | Filter by current employer |
| Candidate Industry | Filter by industry sector |
| Location | City, state, or country |
| Postal Code | Filter by zip/postal code |
| Minimum Experience | Minimum years of experience |
| Maximum Experience | Maximum years of experience |
| Education | Degree, field of study, or institution |
| Skills | Specific skills or competencies |
| Recent Activity | Filter by how recently the profile was active |
| Verified Date | Date range for when the profile was verified |
| Certification | Professional certifications |
Click Search to run the query with your selected filters. Click Clear to reset all filters.
Search Results
Each result card displays:
- Candidate Name + Location — Clickable link to the full profile
- Current position — Current job title and employer
- Active date — When the profile was last active
- 🔒 Lock icon — Shows the profile is locked and needs 1 credit to unlock
- Matched Profile Highlights — A summary of relevant information including:
- Skills — Key skills matched to your search
- Summary — Brief description of the candidate's background
- Company & Industry — Current or most recent employer and industry
Results show up to 100 profiles per page. Use the Items per page selector and pagination controls to navigate.
Saving a Search
At the top of the results area, click Save The Search And Reload Search Settings On Demand to save your current filter configuration. You can re-run saved searches anytime from the Saved Searches tab.
See Saved Searches for details.
Unlocking a Profile
Locked profiles show only the candidate's name, location, and current title. To view full contact details:
- Click the 🔒 lock icon on a candidate card, or click the candidate's name.
- In the Unlock Resume dialog, click Yes to confirm.
- 1 credit is deducted from your balance.
- The candidate's full profile is unlocked and copied into your organization's internal database.
Note: Once unlocked, a candidate's profile is permanently accessible to your organization — you don't need additional credits to view it again.
See Credits and Unlocking Contacts for more information.