Boolean Commands: Using the OR

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LinkedIn users use more than one word to describe themselves on their profiles. Because of this, it can happen that a concept can be expressed with two or three different words.

This could be a problem, as you can't guess what term the user used to search for it from your account.

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However, thanks to the boolean search interior designers service email list system integrated by this social network, you can make very useful use of the “O”.

With the “O” , always in capital letters, you can make sure to include all possible variants of the same term , so that the profile you want to find does not escape your advanced search.

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#3 The “Y” option
Just as I explained to you how the “O” works to integrate the different options that can represent the same position, profession or ability, the functionality of the “Y” should also be highlighted.

These types of commands are very effective when it comes to refining searches on LinkedIn , as they prevent you from overlooking options that may be of interest to you.

The “Y” always in capital letters, allows you to mix positions and abilities or professions in order to make a more complete investigation.

It can be combined with the “O” in an effective way. For example, you can search for an editor or writer, and at the same time a social communicator or a graduate in Letters. In this way you can search: (editor OR writer) AND (Social Communicator OR Graduate in Letters).

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#4 The use of NO
In this case, saying NO is saying yes to a truly effective search. As a third command, NO is used to avoid searches in vain . It is a term that cannot be used alone, but it provides solutions when combined with the other options.

What happens is that when you search by skills or positions, the platform returns a group of people that you already have as contacts on LinkedIn.

In this case, the “NOT” is very useful to avoid searching for people we have already contacted . Continuing with the previous example, you can search for (editor OR writer) AND (social communicator OR graduate in Letters) AND NOT LinkedIn.

#5 Take advantage of LinkedIn's sorting and search options
LinkedIn usually offers a sorting based on keyword relevance . If this doesn't work for you, you can modify it to find people who are closer to you, considering, for example, their job title.

There are many resources for searching on LinkedIn to delve into the business and job market. Are you taking full advantage of its benefits in your company? Share your experience with us.