Programs have the option of using the Keyword search within Cortex, which will search applications using custom keywords that the program created. Keyword search in Cortex uses parsing and natural language processing to review all the applications and highlight words that are important to your program.
NOTE: Cortex will scan the Personal Statement and the MyERAS Application for keywords.
To create a list of keywords you would like to automatically be searched in your applicant pool:
- In Cortex, navigate to the Keywords page and click the (+) button to add a new keyword.
- In the empty field, type a word or phrase to be included in the search e.g., "Diversity"
- To include additional Keywords, click on the (+) sign on the left-hand side.
NOTE: You can create a list that includes as many keywords as you would like. - When you have a complete list of keywords click "Save Keywords"
- To remove a keyword, click on the trash can icon next to the keyword.
- Once your keywords are saved, Cortex will review the applications and show you a snapshot of how many keywords can be found for each applicant.
- You will see a keyword count in the Applications page.
- Clicking the View Details button in an application will open a variety of tabs to review for that applicant; clicking on the Keywords tab will provide a detailed list of the keywords found, which document they are located, and counts of individual keywords.
NOTE: In the example above, there are 3 keywords found. Diversity is found 2 times in the Personal Statement and Volunteer is found 1 time in the Personal Statement.