Find Active Job Listings Using Boolean

In 2023, searching for a job can be incredibly challenging, especially in these uncertain times. The job market has undoubtedly become more competitive, leaving many feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. Rest assured, you are not alone in this journey.

LinkedIn is challenging to navigate and some job postings are old, a wild goose chase. But there is another way, leveraging ye olde reliable: Google.

WTF is Boolean?

Boolean search is a way of combining keywords and phrases using operators like "AND," "OR," and "NOT" to refine your search results. It helps you to narrow down your search and find exactly what you're looking for. For example, "AND" narrows down your results by requiring both keywords to be present, "OR" expands your results to include either keyword, and "NOT" excludes certain keywords.

Let’s use this query template I leveraged:

(site:greenhouse.io | site:lever.co) software engineer AND ("$100,000 OR $110,000" OR "$120,000") AND "remote" AND “CITY NAME”

Breaking Down the Search Query:

1. (site:greenhouse.io | site:lever.co) - This part restricts the search to specific websites, namely Greenhouse and Lever. These are likely platforms where companies post job openings.

2. software engineer - This is the job role you're looking for. You're interested in "software engineer" positions.

3. AND ("$100,000 OR $110,000" OR "$120,000") - This part of the search indicates that you're interested in roles that offer a salary of either $100,000 or $110,000, or $120,000.

4. AND "remote" - You're specifically looking for roles that offer remote work options.

5. AND “CITY NAME” - This is where you'd replace "CITY NAME" with the actual city you're targeting, indicating that you're interested in roles located in that particular city.

Customizing Your Search:

To make this search even more tailored to your needs, you can consider the following customizations:

1. Job Title and Role: Instead of just "enterprise account executive," you could customize this to reflect other roles you're interested in, such as "sales manager" or "business development representative."

2. Salary Range: Depending on your expectations and market research, you might adjust the salary range to something like "$90,000 OR $100,000 OR $110,000" to cover a broader spectrum of potential positions.

3. Location: Instead of just one city, you can replace "CITY NAME" with a list of cities you're open to. For instance, "New York" or "San Francisco."

4. Industry Keywords: If you're interested in a specific industry, include related keywords. For example, "enterprise software" or "SaaS" to focus on positions within a particular sector.

5. Additional Skills or Qualifications: If you have specific skills or qualifications, consider adding them to the search query. For instance, "enterprise account executive AND Salesforce CRM."

6. Exclude Keywords: If you want to avoid certain types of roles, you can use the "NOT" operator. For example, "NOT sales representative" to exclude that type of role.

Remember, the goal is to fine-tune the search to yield the most relevant results for your job hunt, regardless of the role you’re looking for. By experimenting with different combinations of keywords, operators, and parameters, you can increase your chances of finding the ideal sales role that aligns with your skills and preferences.

Here is a quick step-by-step guide, leveraging Scribe. I dig Scribe. No more Power Points or Google Docs with screenshots to show people how to do something. If you’re tired of showing a co-worker how to do something, check out Scribe - it’s free!

If you’re in sales, this can be leveraged to find sales jobs, but also be used to prospect.

Now you have a new method to try and land your next role. Good luck!