3 Google Boolean Search Strings for Candidate Sourcing

3 Google Boolean Search Strings for Candidate Sourcing There are all sorts of tools that will build search strings for you (like RecruitIn or the Boolean Bar)  to help you find candidates online. In my opinion, it is really better to be able to write your own boolean search strings and not totally rely on these tools. If you can write your own strings to use with Google or Bing then they will be looking for exactly what you want to find and you will know how to edit them if they don’t give the results you expect. Sometimes it is useful to get inspiration from other people’s search strings everyone has different ideas and different ways of constructing a search. So here are three search strings that hopefully will inspire you to write some of your own and find a few names. 1. Search London marketeers on LinkedIn site:linkedIn.com/pub “marketing manager” London This string is looking for the linkedin profiles of marketing professionals in London. The results for this search include a lot of profiles that just mention London â€" ensure that you se arch uk.linkedin.com to just see UK profiles. You may also see some directory pages coming up in your results, you can get rid of these on Google using -inurl:dir Your string will then be site:uk.linkedin.com/pub “marketing manager” London â€"inurl:dir Use different job titles and industry keywords to look for the types of candidates you are interested in. Add more skill or qualification keywords to narrow your results. You might want to add more location names too â€" London for example could be expanded to (London OR Barnet OR Croydon OR Ealing OR Bromley OR Enfield OR Wandsworth OR Southwark OR Lambeth OR Redbridge OR Lewisham OR Hillingdon OR Brent OR Westminster OR Newham OR “Tower Hamlets”). Those are the largest London boroughs by population as listed on Wikipedia. Bing is very good at finding LinkedIn profiles without polluting the results with too many directory pages and the like. This means that you see better results with less need to be too exact with your Boolean skills. If you’re using long lists of place names like the one above, you might be better to use Google. Google will take 32 search terms but Bing limits search queries to 150 characters in length. 2. Search London marketing event attendees list (conference OR expo OR workshop OR seminar) (London OR UK) Marketing This string is looking for lists of people from marketing events in London. This could be lists of attendees or speakers etc. The brackets in these strings are not  strictly necessary Google totally ignores them and the strings follow Bings natural order of operations anyway. I like to use them though, if only  to keep my own thoughts organised. This string returns lots of interesting information about marketing sites, networks and events but not much in the way of rich people data. You could include people keywords like (attendee OR delegate OR member). You’ll then notice that some of the actual delegate lists in your results are pdf files. Delegate lists are often in pdf or SpreadSheet formats â€" so adding something like (filetype:pdf OR filetype:xls) to your string will probably bring back lots of rich results. Even if events aren’t marketing focused, the people on the list might have “marketing” in their job titles. To make the results relevant to you, start by changing the industry and location keywords as appropriate. You could try using a job title of interest along with a broad industry keyword. 3. Search for CVs Uploaded to Scribd site:scribd.com (CV OR Vitae) (UK OR united kingdom) This search string is looking at pages from the document hosting website Scribd. I think of Scribd as a YouTube for documents instead of videos. People upload all sort of documents like reports, magazines, presentations and even CVs. I found a lot of template and example CVs on Scribd so it helps to add -template -sample -example to your string to eliminate these. Add industry keywords or job titles to the string to see if there are any CVs of interest to you on Scribd. Google seems to get to the CVs of real people much easier than Bing does. I found that the results I got from Bing were dominated by documents from just one Scribd user. There are lots of document sites like Scribd, you could also try site searching issuu, docstoc and SlideShare. If all this Boolean is gibberish to you, why not take a look at my Search Engine Guide for Recruiters.

Favorite Chicago Restaurants - At YOUR Door!

Favorite Chicago Restaurants - At YOUR Door! It s 10:30, and youre starting to think about lunch.  Youd love to go out for one of your favorite meals, but theres too much work on your desk.  Theres no way you can escape for leisurely and yummy food.  And trying to find a reasonable and reliable delivery service that has what youre craving is a pain.  What to do?  Take heart, foodies, our techie world has an answer. Think PriceLine or Expedia for Restaurants Youve been using popular websites to book travel for years.  You get to plan your trip just the way you want it, shop and compare lodging and transportation, and get the best deal possible on your terms.  Chicago entrepreneur  Mike DiBenedetto took those tried and tested concepts and applied them to something we all love to do every week.  Foodie heaven has arrived! Now, you can use his website www.gobootler.com  in the same way.  Plan your meal just the way you want it (including alcohol, for those over 21), shop and compare who offers it, and get the best deal possible on your meal delivered right to your door.  But dont let doors stop you.  Hey, why not lunch in the park just down the street?  Im lovin this soooo much! Heres how it works: Chicago Rocks GoBootler was started in Chicago, of course.  With world-famous  deep-dish pizza, the classic Chicago-style hot dog and the Italian Beef, its a natural.  But Mike is expanding to New York later this year, so heads up Big Apple peeps, youll have this awesome service in your hood soon.  After that, well, food is an American pastime.  So its going to be popping up all over. Right now, GoBootler is getting  100,000 visitors per month and has  2,000 people daily ordering from their service.  And as a special to Ms Career Girl readers, theyre offering some special promos.  Here they are: Coupon Codes: Use “Saucey” to receive $10 off your alcohol order Use “Bootler” to receive $10 off your food order from Postmates Say goodbye to sack lunches!    Order delivery food from Bootler and kick the bag! Image: Chicago Dogs  jeffreyw

Office Etiquette The Secret to Getting a Raise or Promotion

Office Etiquette The Secret to Getting a Raise or Promotion If you want a raise or promotion  in the future, there is one thing that you absolutely MUST be doing.   Keep track of all of your accomplishments at your job on a weekly basis.   This is often something that gets really hard to do because you are busy and you think you will remember everything.   But, trust me you wont.  Not only will you note remember, your boss wont remember your noteworthy accomplishments either. At my job, we have to do an annual self assessment where we write five pages about EVERYTHING that we have done over the past year.   How fun is this to do when you havent been keep track of anything over the year?   Very painful. So here is what you need to start today if you want to get rewarded for all of the great things you are doing:  Schedule 10 minutes in your calendar  every Friday  to write down everything you did during the week. Ask for status checks from your  co-workers, customers  or clients monthly  about how you are doing.   If they tell you  something positive, write it down.   Better yet, have them send you an email and keep it in your files.   Review your job description and career development plan every month and write down how you are meeting each area.   Dont forget to write down every training, seminar or course that you took over the year.   Even if you attended a lunch or speaking event outside of work, write it down.   You want to be able to show your boss that you are improving by the minute!   Write down all of the improvements you are making around you and the problems you are solving.   When it comes time to present your findings to your boss, he or she  will be impressed by how you have documented everything and he will surely take notice  of your  VALUE to the organization! Do you consistently write down your work accomplishments?

LinkedIn Women dont promote themselves as well as men. Lets Change that.

LinkedIn Women don’t promote themselves as well as men. Let’s Change that. In a rare feat, the discussion surrounding workplace gender in-equality has extended to professional networking platforms.    According to LinkedIn Research, women tend to downplay their skills and achievements as compared to men. In fact, US women on average include 11% less skills than men on their LinkedIn profile,even at level occupations and experience.   This is pretty surprising considering that US Women contribute to $7.6 Trillion of the nation’s GDP. Here are two of the key observations from the research: Women tend to have shorter profile summaries Women list down lesser skills as compared to men Considering that profiles with 5+ skills receive up to 17 times more traction others, this is a huge red flag. The contribution of women in academics and boardrooms is paramount, and it is time that their LinkedIn Profile reflects the same. This article highlights women professionals can effectively project their linkedIn profiles, access their desired jobs and get in touch with the right networks for their professional growth. Check out these amazing tips to help your LinkedIn profile stand out. 1. How To Craft An Eye-Catching Headline One of the first viewed parts of your LinkedIn profile, the headline is the first 4 to 5 lines which appear right below your name in LinkedIn. The headline should be short, definitive and most importantly project a clear picture of your professional acumen. Example: “Digital Strategist with a proven track record of increasing digital outreach by 30%-40%” 2.How To Write An Impressive Summary Your profile summary is your chance to create a good first impression, hence it must be splendid. Here are a few pointers to create a splendid first impression: The first sentence must accentuate who you are and what skills you possess that will help you add value to others. Your summary must first contain the kind of work that you been involved with, projects that you have taken up and/or your professional achievements. Add transferable and soft skills like problem solving, team management, etc. Include appropriate words so that people in your domain can relate to you. 3. Use Boolean Search Method Presently,the advanced search option is reserved only for recruiters. Without it, finding your desired results from more than 500 million profiles can get very tedious. However, Boolean Search is the perfect substitute for advanced search and can help you in considerably narrowing down your search results. While handling searches, the overall order to precedence of the Boolean Operators are: Quotes [] Parentheses [()] NOT AND OR So frame your search keywords accordingly to get the desired results. 4. Use Appropriate LinkedIn Language Almost every LinkedIn Profile has buzzwords like “Responsible”, “Creative”, “ Analytical” and so on. They do not add any definitive value to your profile, so avoid them at all costs. Instead, mention quantifiable achievements to showcase your profile in the best light. Example: Increased annual productivity by 43%, Reduced attrition rate by 2X  5.How to present your Endorsements Your profile page displays the 12 most recent endorsements on the top. Since your skills are ranked on the basis of your endorsements, reorder the first 12 endorsements on the basis of the what value the add to your profile. Generally, endorsements belonging to your boss or colleagues should ran at the top. 6. How To Connect With The Right Networks  Networking with your industry is extremely important to stay updated and connect with the right people. LinkedIn understands this and hence it has designed ‘LinkedIn Groups’ to help you stay connected with your network. Here is how you can search for relevant groups on LinkedIn: -Key in the relevant keywords or the group name directly in the search box. -Click the “Groups” tab on the search page. 7.Use LinkedIn Features Find Your Ideal Job  Looking for a new job? Check out these amazing features that will help you in your job search: Open Candidates.    If you have a job but are looking for a switch, this is a feature tailored for you.With Open Candidates, you can privately signal recruiters that you are open to new opportunities. Open Profile.    LinkedIn allows you to connect with either your first degree connections or your group members. An Open profile is a premium LinkedIn feature that allows you to message any member on that platform , even if you are not connected by mutual interests. Mentor Match.    This is the latest feature on the block, currently in the beta testing phase. LinkedIn has curated a hand-picked list of potential mentors, who will be given options about their preferred mentees,in their first/second degree connections or from their alumni network. Over the time, the option to mentor will be available to everyone. 8.Call To Action Never make the mistake of not having   your contact details on your profile. Have a creative and simple CTA like “I’m always up for a challenge. So, if you have one, contact me at [emailprotected]” LinkedIn has more than 10 million active jobs and is home to more than 500 million profiles. By not promoting yourself effectively, you are missing out on opportunities to land your ideal job. The above tips are tried and tested by several professionals, and we hope that they will go a long way in helping you grow professionally. This guest post was authored by Abhyank Srinet Abhyank Srinet holds a Masters in Management degree from ESCP Europe has an engineering degree with a specialization in Instrumentation Control. His interest in the digital landscape motivated him to create an online start up for Masters in Management application consulting (MiM-Essay.com), focused on spreading quality information about the MiM degree performing application consulting services for clients. He is the chief consultant of the company and takes care of Business Development and Digital Marketing side of the company. He is very passionate about writing and marketing.

15 Ways To Beat The Afternoon Slump At Work And Boost Productivity - CareerMetis.com

15 Ways To Beat The Afternoon Slump At Work And Boost Productivity Source : Unsplash.comTime Check: It’s 2 PM.You came back from a fully-loaded lunch an hour ago but you still have not yet resumed the tasks you left. The clock is ticking and you need to finish it ASAP. The problem is, you can’t find the motivation to do so.Your brain can’t function well. Your energy level is falling off the cliff and the only thing you want to do is head to the receiving area couch and fall asleep.evalThat, my friend, is what we call the “afternoon slump.”And yes, we’ve all been there.We all have our own ways to beat this monster. But if you still can’t get the hang of it, here are some of the best solutions to our everyday “I don’t feel like doing anything” dilemma.1. Work with your body’s natural rhythmsevalAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, the urge to snooze naturally comes at certain times of the day. It’s generally strongest between 2 and 4 a.m., which is convenient for humans with day jobs, and between 1 and 3 p.m., which isnâ €™t.That said, it’s recommended to schedule work activities around your natural highs and lows.Tackle your most cognitively challenging tasks during your “peak hours” and save the not-so-demanding tasks for the times when your focus and alertness are at their lowest.2. Opt for a light yet energizing lunchAvoid loading up on slump-inducing carbs and sugary treats and beverages. They may cause a sudden spike in the blood sugar that instantly wakes you up for a while but shortly gives you a crash, leaving you more exhausted and hungrier than ever.evalInstead, build your lunch around high-quality protein, combined with fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, veggies, and some unsaturated fats to keep you energized and feeling full longer.3. Don’t use your lunch break solely for lunchDivide your break between eating and taking a walk. You may sneak into a local supermarket after lunch, head to the nearest park, or just take the long route back to your office for a few minutes of exercis e.4. Drink waterDehydration is another strong culprit for your afternoon crash. Water is needed for your body, including your brain, to function well. Always secure a big bottle of water on your desk and refill it from time to time.5. Stand up and move as oftenevalRunning out of creative juices?evalMaybe you’ve been sitting at your desk for hours, staring at the computer screen. Get the blood flowing.Escape to the restroom for some jumping jacks. Do wall pushups. Keep a stash of hand weights in your desk. If leaving your seat hinders your productivity, you may simply stretch from time to time on your desk.Roll your shoulders forward, then backward. Time each roll with a deep breath in and out. Do this for two minutes.6. Take a walkIf you’re not comfortable doing quick exercises, simply stand up and take a walk. Walk back and forth down the hall. Climb up and down the stairs. Go outside and take a stroll. Take deep breaths while roaming around to block.The blood circulation creat ed by movement, whether you’re doing exercises or simply walking at a slow pace, helps you focus. It also helps reduce pain in the lower back, neck, and wrist, eye strain, and lack of mobility, which are all brought by our risky desk jobs.7. Enjoy tea or coffee timeAre you a coffee person or more like a tea person? It doesn’t matter â€" a routine of a mid-afternoon cup can help you beat the doldrums.Next, to the caffeine burst that perk you up, the work-free time for walking to the pantry, brewing, steeping, and drinking helps refresh your body and mind and give your eyes a break from the screen.8. Eat snacksFeeling drowsy and unable to focus? Maybe you’re hungry. Grab a snack but never succumb to unhealthy stress-eating.If you’re craving sweets, go for dark chocolates. They contain healthy fats, antioxidants, and a little caffeine, which gives you a quick pick-me-up. Nuts, like cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts are light energy boosters too.9. Breathe a “breath of fresh air ”evalThe aura inside your workplace can feel sickening and be suffocating for some reason. You need fresh air and sunshine in your daily grind.Escape by running to the nearest balcony or roof deck. If you can, open the window. Go outside and take a stroll. Reinvigorate your senses with new, pleasing sights, sounds, and scents â€" things you don’t experience when seated on your desk.10. Do something differentChange it up! If you’ve been doing the same cognitively challenging and time-consuming project that gets on your nerves all day, switch to another task for a while. This allows you to take a break while remaining productive.11. Doze off for a whileStruggling to keep your eyes open? Nothing beats power nap. A short nap of 20 minutes or less can reduce drowsiness and improve cognitive abilities. Just make sure to stick to the ideal nap length, for longer naps can backfire and cause sleep inertia or grogginess after awakening.12. Sniff peppermintPeppermint is recognized as an energy-enhancing scent. Put a drop of peppermint oil on your hand, and briskly rub your hands together. Rub them over your face too, and see how it works.eval13. Chew spicy, minty gumsGums with strong minty flavors are stimulating, and the mere act of chewing is a boost to a brain surrendering to lethargy. Just make sure the gum is sugar-free and you don’t have acid reflux.14. Make a quick phone call to your loved onesIt may sound cheesy but it helps. Maybe you just need something to make you feel human again â€" like hearing the voice of your spouse, child, mom, dad, siblings, or friend. A five-minute social interaction in the middle of a tedious workday helps lift your spirit up and reinvigorate you to get the work done.15. Set a goal and reward yourselfIf you have three hours left at work, slap yourself with a challenge. Set a realistic goal of completing a particular task by the end of the day. Beat the clock and do as much. Once you finish these tasks, give yourself a treat.