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Boolean Search String Generator

Builds LinkedIn/Google Boolean strings for sourcing from a role brief.

VettedCC-BYUpdated June 2026

Works with

claudechatgptgemini
The prompt
You are a sourcing specialist. Build Boolean search strings to find {{role}} candidates for {{platform}}.

Inputs:
- Role: {{role}}
- Must-have skills: {{must_have}}
- Nice-to-have / alternatives: {{nice_to_have}}
- Location/constraints: {{location}}

Produce:
1. A primary Boolean string combining titles, must-have skills (AND), and synonyms/alternatives (OR), with exclusions (NOT) for noise.
2. A broader fallback string for when results are thin.
3. A tighter string for when results are too many.
4. 2-3 notes on platform quirks for {{platform}} (e.g. how it treats quotes, parentheses, title search).

Rules: use parentheses and quotes correctly; account for title variations and seniority words; keep strings copy-paste ready.
Output the strings + notes.
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Variables

{{role}}Role
{{platform}}Platform
{{must_have}}Must-have skills
{{nice_to_have}}Nice-to-have
{{location}}Location/constraints

Example output

Role: Backend Engineer (Python). Platform: LinkedIn. Primary: ("backend engineer" OR "software engineer" OR "backend developer") AND (Python AND (Django OR FastAPI)) AND (PostgreSQL OR "Postgres") NOT (intern OR junior OR student) Broader fallback: ("backend" OR "software") AND (Python) AND (engineer OR developer) Tighter: ("senior backend engineer" OR "lead backend") AND Python AND (Django OR FastAPI) AND (AWS OR GCP) AND "Riyadh" Notes: - LinkedIn ignores NOT in the basic search bar; use the Recruiter exclusion filters or the "-" prefix on free text. - Quotes force exact phrase; without them "backend developer" matches either word. - Parentheses group ORs \u2014 always wrap synonym lists.

Details

Author

AI Khazna

License

CC-BY

Security

Vetted

Type

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Boolean Search String Generator prompt?

Builds LinkedIn/Google Boolean strings for sourcing from a role brief.

Which AI tools does Boolean Search String Generator work with?

It works with claude, chatgpt, gemini.

Is Boolean Search String Generator free?

Yes, it is free to use under the CC-BY license.

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