In today’s digital age, the internet is our go-to resource for finding information on just about anything under the sun. Whether it’s researching a topic for work or school, looking up the latest news, or even finding the perfect recipe for dinner tonight, search engines have become our trusted companions in navigating the vast sea…
Category: Boolean Strings
I’m incredibly fortunate to welcome Liliana Correia, a Sourcing Partner at Kandidate, as a guest blogger. I was particularly interested in having her share insights on diversity and inclusion, as well as her approach to talent search in our native country of Portugal. Liliana Correia is currently employed as a Full-time Embedded Sourcing Partner….
Recruiters should use Boolean strings to find healthcare professionals online because it allows them to conduct more targeted and efficient searches. Boolean strings use operators such as “AND,” “OR,” and “NOT” to help recruiters narrow down their search results by specifying certain keywords, locations, or other criteria. This can help recruiters find healthcare professionals who…
Using Boolean search strings can improve recruiters’ ability to find and recruit high-quality tech talent online, leading to better hiring outcomes and more successful talent acquisition strategies. Recruiters should use Boolean strings to find and recruit tech talent online because it allows them to conduct more targeted and efficient searches, resulting in higher-quality candidates….
To increase your chances of targeting the right lead candidate online, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of what you’re searching for when creating a Boolean string. Researching additional keyword terms can significantly improve your chances of success. Fortunately, I’ve compiled a list of resources and tools to assist you in finding additional…
Recruiters are only now beginning to recognize the immense potential of ChatGPT in talent sourcing. This cutting-edge AI technology offers a plethora of possibilities for making recruiting more efficient and effective. Specifically, I am interested in exploring how ChatGPT can be utilized to generate Boolean strings, which are used by recruiters on a daily basis…
Military veterans are a talented group of individuals with a range of abilities that can greatly benefit any civilian company. They also bring diversity to the workplace. In my book, “Guide to Recruiting Military veterans,” I delve into the details of finding and utilizing this resource. In this post, I will showcase some of…
Finding the best candidates in an ocean of choices can be likened to finding a needle in a haystack. Even with an assortment of filtering options, narrowing down a list to only include the best of the best is difficult and time consuming. Fortunately, Boolean search string tools can make the task less challenging for…
Diversity sourcing requires both practice and patience as a recruiter. LinkedIn is an excellent platform to discover diverse (BLNA) candidates. In this post, I will discuss the main features of LinkedIn Recruiter and provide examples of Boolean strings to locate diverse profiles. First, I wanted to cover some basics and tips and tricks on…
There is no doubt that diversity and inclusion initiatives have taken center-focus in the work of most recruiters. Of course, when it comes to finding female candidates specifically, you may find that it takes a lot of manual searching and digging to reveal them in equal amounts. Luckily, once you learn how to use…
Searching is a major part of any recruiter’s job, and luckily, Google makes it quite easy to find what you’re looking for, so long as you go beyond the basic word search option. Once you learn Google’s advanced search operators, you can find exactly what you need in far less time. The key is knowing…
I developed a thorough list of Boolean search strings to aid in sourcing and recruiting diverse candidates online. While many companies primarily rely on job postings to attract a diverse pool of applicants, in today’s competitive job market, it is essential to proactively search for potential candidates online. To my surprise – this list has…
Meetup.com is a social networking platform centered around events, with approximately 30 million users, 300,000 groups, and 500,000 monthly meetups. It can be an invaluable resource for sourcing and recruiting talent globally. There are multiple ways to search for communities on Meetup.com. There are several ways to use Meetup.com for recruiting: Search for relevant…
Are you having trouble finding qualified talent to submit to your technical job reqs? These candidates are not as engaged in typical sites like LinkedIn and don’t apply to job openings on career sites as frequently. Because of their reclusiveness, it takes a bit of work to find them. To help yourself stand out as…
As a Talent Sourcer, I’m constantly creating different Boolean strings for my searches. My day can easily get chaotic if I’m unorganized. I have hundreds of different search tabs open throughout the day. So, staying organized and having a place to store all my Boolean strings is important for my success. Thankfully, there is a…
Need help finding diverse candidates for your open roles? I put together a quick list of Boolean String hacks to find and source diverse (BLNA) candidates online. Examples include university and colleges searches, to alumni and associations group searches, to resource nonprofits, to x-raying social networks. 1. Finding URM Engineering Programs at Colleges or…
Mastering Boolean logic techniques is crucial for becoming a skilled talent sourcer, as most of my daily tasks involve searching for potential applicants. To aid in my search for software engineers, I have created a cheat sheet with examples of Boolean strings. According to Wikipedia, a software engineer is defined as an individual who utilizes…