Boolean Search
Boolean search uses operators such as AND, OR, NOT, and quotation marks to combine or narrow search terms in a search tool that supports them. Learn how it matters when you prepare a clear, credible job application.
Boolean search uses operators such as AND, OR, NOT, and quotation marks to combine or narrow search terms in a search tool that supports them.
Why it matters
Clear terminology helps you make choices that a recruiter can understand quickly. A job seeker can search for “customer success” AND SaaS to reduce results that mention only one of those ideas. Use the term accurately instead of treating it as an unsupported claim or a piece of jargon to repeat.
For practical guidance, read How to Write an ATS-Friendly Resume and What Is an Applicant Tracking System?.
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