The results page will sort candidates by scores. When you have set all the criteria for the search, click "Search". This will be taken into account when assessing all candidates by adapting candidate scores based on who possesses more critical skills.Ĭlick on the "X" icon to remove a skill, and click "Save" once you have added all the required skills.
The higher the number the more value is given to that specific skill. The numbered bar allows you to set how critical the skill is for the search. A drop down menu will appear, click the skill that matches what you are looking for. In the window, start typing the skill you are looking for.
To add a skill click on "Skills" and then on "Add skills" in the pop-up window.
Click "Search" to launch the search and the results will be displayed on screen. Start a search by entering keywords and/or selecting one or more criteria below. Alternatively, click on "Candidates" from your side menu and then the "Advanced Search" tab. What boolean operators have you found that are immensely valuable? Let me know over on LinkedIn. There is a much deeper level to search that I love to explore. The is the simplest form of boolean search. This will bring up the profiles of people on LinkedIn who meet the criteria you have set. Site:/in AND Director AND Manufacturing AND (Leeds OR Bradford) (Substitute your own words!) Next time you are searching for prospect clients on LinkedIn, try this useful Google search option OFF LinkedIn to ensure your search returns the most suitable results that help you reach your goals: So, you have to be clever with finding positive results containing the words you are searching for, rather than finding them through omissions. Irina Shamaeva has also compiled a detailed guide on some immensely helpful LinkedIn specific operators, that my Connection copywriter, John Espirian directed me to, which can be found here. You can find more information about refining Google searches here. I have never been a fan of ‘false positives’, preferring to seek affirmation of inclusions.
#DO A BOOLEAN SEARCH FOR ME PLUS#
In my personal opinion, whilst ‘AND’ may not be a ‘Google’ operator, it does add a level of discipline to the way people think about and approach search, plus it has worked very well for me for many years. Instead, use a minus symbol in front of the search term you wish to exclude.) ( Please note: My valued LinkedIn Connection, Irina Shamaeva, recently pointed out that ‘AND’ is not a Google operator and shouldn’t be used (although it doesn’t harm your search results) and ‘NOT’ was never a Google operator. ***Currently, the Boolean operator ‘NOT’ does not work in Google!*** Each search engine will usually have a boolean operator guide found in the help screen or ‘Research resources’ section.Īt its simplest level, the three most common operators are ‘AND’, ‘OR’, and ‘NOT’. Employing Boolean Operators in a search significantly cuts or increases the number of results returned and eliminates irreverent or unwanted hits, meaning you don’t have to sift through thousands of results before getting to the helpful information you are seeking.ĭifferent search engines use Boolean operators in a slightly different way or may require the operator to be inputted with capitals or have special punctuation. The main benefit is the sheer amount of time and effort you can save when conducting a search. Trust me, using them is much more productive, streamlined and targeted once you get the hang of them. What Is This Boolean Operator I Speak Of?Įssentially, a ‘Boolean Operator’ uses simple conjunctions to generate more focused search results on search engines like Google by combining or excluding certain keywords within a search. But the vast majority of people I train, are unfamiliar with the expression ‘boolean operator’. Many people have heard me talk about the increasing importance of search. Are you familiar with ‘Boolean Operators’?
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