The Internet Sourcing Community

Can Boolean Search....be automated?

Many thanks to Hung Lee, the @Wise_Man_Say, for triggering this heated discussion on the Boolean Strings - The Internet Sourcing Community LinkedIn group:

Can Boolean Search....be automated?

It seems that there’s much confusion about terminology but most people use Internet search and Boolean search as synonyms (which is fine). But there are still perceptions that:

Sourcing equals “Boolean” searching
Searching is rocket science and is only for Masters
Limited searching would make for more productive time on the phone

and more.

If you search for candidates for your jobs on the Internet as a Recruiter or a Sourcer, I absolutely recommend taking some time out of your day to read through the replies - 20 of them at the time of this posting – and add yours!