What is Boolean Search?
Boolean search is a query method that uses operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to combine keywords when searching databases of candidates or jobs.
Recruiters use Boolean strings inside ATS and LinkedIn searches to find profiles that match precise skill combinations. A typical string might require 'project manager' AND 'PRINCE2' NOT 'junior', narrowing thousands of records to a manageable list.
As a job seeker, Boolean logic explains why exact phrasing matters. If recruiters search for 'customer success' OR 'client success', either term may surface you — but if they require 'SaaS' AND 'B2B', missing one term hides your profile.
You cannot see recruiters' saved searches, but you can infer priority terms from the job description and repeat them naturally in your CV. Skills sections and role titles are high-visibility fields for search.
Understanding Boolean search also helps when you hunt for roles: use quoted phrases and operators on job boards to reduce noise. Cvaluate focuses on the employer-side mirror — making your CV findable when recruiters search their own systems.
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