Here are real-life examples of how SeekOut users apply Boolean logic to uncover unique and targeted candidate profiles. Have a tip or creative search you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected].
Enter these Boolean strings in the Keywords field on the Search page. Some examples below combine Boolean with Power Filters—click the link in the header (when available) to open the search in a new tab.
Improve relevance by focusing on specific profile fields
headline:(react* OR angular* OR vue*) OR summary:(react* OR angular* OR vue*) OR cur_title:(react* OR angular* OR vue*) OR past_titles:(react* OR angular* OR vue*) OR positions/description:(react* OR angular* OR vue*)
Displays candidates who mention React*, Angular*, or Vue* in key sections of their profile.
Identify candidates fluent in another language
("french fluent"~4 OR "french native"~4 OR "french bilingual"~4 OR "french full"~4 OR "french professional"~4) OR languages:french OR skills:french OR majors:french
Finds candidates where French appears within four words of terms like fluent, native, or bilingual, or where French is listed as a skill, major, or language.
Find candidates with prior international experience
Prior Locations (Europe) Displays candidates who previously lived in Bristol or Edinburgh and are now based in London.
Prior Locations (North America) Displays candidates currently in the U.S. who previously lived in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, or Panama.
Search for top-performing sales professionals
summary:(quota (1?? OR 2?? OR 3??)) OR summary:("president's club" OR "chairman's circle" OR "sales club") OR positions/description:(quota (1?? OR 2?? OR 3??))
Finds candidates who have achieved 100%–300% of their sales quota or earned prestigious titles like President’s Club or Chairman’s Circle.
Find early-in-career talent
Search for candidates who mention an upcoming graduation year, reference graduation in their summary or job description, or currently hold intern roles. You can also layer in filters for HBCUs, top universities, and more using Power Filters and keywords.
These examples showcase how Boolean logic can unlock powerful insights and help you surface the right candidates faster.