Boolean Search

Meaning & Definition

Recruiters use a recruitment technique called “Boolean search,” which involves specifying a set of characters (for example, AND, OR, NOT) to limit the types of candidates that can be found using keywords and phrases associated with job roles, industries or skill sets within the HR/talent acquisition industry. Recruiters are able to quickly locate and identify the most relevant profiles within job posting sites, as well as LinkedIn, through the use of Boolean search methods.

Highlights of Recruitment and Hiring

• Assured that the potential hires will  have a higher probability of being attracted to the company through improved sourcing efforts.
• Increase the organisation’s ability to fill positions more quickly.
• Increase the organisation’s chances of attracting qualified applicants.
• Utilisation of the various Job Posting sites and ATS to maximise the number of qualified candidates.

Compliance & Policy Considerations

Legal compliance and related policies and regulations in India have no specificity associated with list searching. However, recruiters must adhere to the

• Data Privacy/Consent requirements.
• IT Act, 2000, to use Data.
• Company Recruitment and Data Protection Policies.
• Ethical sourcing of candidate data.