16. Narrows the search and
returns results that do not
contain the keywords
or term following it
NOT
–
[Um, Google does not support the NOT operator, so stick with
the minus sign and it’s a good idea to keep your exclusions at
the end of your search query, capiche?]
17. engineer -technician
The NOT Operator
resume -submit -apply
[Stick this on the end of your searches for resumes.You’ll get better
results, reduce the noise…
-job -apply -submit -eoe -example -sample -template -wizard]
18. Groups words or phrases
together to show the order in
which relationships should
be considered
( )
19. The ( ) Modifier
(This is nesting) and it refers to enclosing things like (this OR that) in
parenthesis to help (modify OR improve) search results…]
(engineer OR technician) network
network (engineer OR technician)
[What’s the difference?]
20. “ ” Group keywords together
for an exact match
21. local area network
The “ ” Modifier
“local area network”
[Spot the difference here?]
[And here? network+local+area ]
23. BROWN BAG RECRUITER | G-Recruiter.com
Recruiting+Google: Beyond search
Searching for Candidates
on Google: A Primer
Amitai Givertz
Program Leader
Phone: 561-922-7567
info@brownbagrecruiter.com
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Recruiting+Google: Beyond search
Searching for Candidates
on Google: A Primer
Part 2: Syntax Basics
25. What is Search Syntax?
Using operators, modifiers and other ‘commands’ in a
rules based system
26. Using operators, modifiers and other ‘commands’ in a
rules based system
An ordered and systematic arrangement of keywords
and statements
What is Search Syntax?
27. Using operators, modifiers and other ‘commands’ in a
rules based system
An ordered and systematic arrangement of keywords
and statements
A logical expression of statements and conditions
What is Search Syntax?
28. Using operators, modifiers and other ‘commands’ in a
rules based system
An ordered and systematic arrangement of keywords
and statements
A logical expression of statements and conditions
An ‘unnatural’ language
What is Search Syntax?
31. Increase search results to include variables
Narrow results down to improve accuracy
*
~
..
JokersWild
32. Increase search results to include variables
Narrow results down to improve accuracy
Create contextual results for greater
relevance
*
~
..
JokersWild
33. Increase search results to include variables
Narrow results down to improve accuracy
Create contextual results for greater
relevance
A potential source of frustration
*
~
..
JokersWild
35. *
A wildcard, to replace a missing
or unknown word or words
[In Google, it cannot be used where there might be alternate spellings
for a keyword… you know, like manag* or operat*. Go figure…]
36. cisco * * * area network
The * Operator
cisco * area network
39. .. The NumRange operator finds
numbers within a specified range
40. The NumRange Operator
~resume (engineer | administrator) network 33301..33399
[Looking for resumes in and around Fort Lauderdale…]
~resume (engineer | administrator) network 1964..1966
[…for candidates who have staying power]
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Phone: 561-922-7567
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Part 3: More Commands
56. There are more…
…check them out!
intext:
allintext:
inanchor:
subject:
author:
source:
daterange:
phonebook:
nearby:allinanchor: location:
cache:
57. You’re on your own!
[Well, not really…]
Boolean Searching on the Internet
http://www.internettutorials.net/boolean.html
The Essentials of Google Search
http://www.google.com/help/basics.html
GoogleTutor
http://www.googletutor.com/
Google Guide
http://www.googleguide.com/
58. Google for Beginners
Search Engine Fundamentals and Basic Boolean Logic
Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-StrengthTips &Tricks
Out-googling Google
Tools, References and Resources
59. Google for Beginners
Search Engine Fundamentals and Basic Boolean Logic
Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-StrengthTips &Tricks
Out-googling Google
Tools, References and Resources
60. Google for Beginners
Search Engine Fundamentals and Basic Boolean Logic
Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-StrengthTips &Tricks
Out-googling Google
Tools, References and Resources
61. Google for Beginners
Search Engine Fundamentals and Basic Boolean Logic
Google Hacks: 100 Industrial-StrengthTips &Tricks
Out-googling Google
Tools, References and Resources