Boolean Search Fundamentals for BOLD

What Makes Boolean Search Powerful in BOLD

Boolean search allows you to create precise, complex queries using logical operators to find exactly the candidates you need. This advanced search technique helps you combine multiple criteria with AND, OR, and NOT operators to narrow down results and locate top talent efficiently. BOLD's Resume Search field offers an additional advantage - when using Boolean logic, it automatically ranks results by match percentage, showing you the most relevant candidates first.

Fields That Support Boolean Logic

• Resume Search - Search through resume content (includes ranking by match percentage)
• Work History Search - Target specific job titles, companies, or experience
• Education History Search - Find educational backgrounds
• Comments - Search through profile comments
• Activity - Most powerful for operational searches

Strategic Boolean Use Cases

For HR & Safety Management: Activity searches using Boolean logic can help identify safety concerns proactively. For example: Activity Notes: "harassment" OR "safety" OR "dangerous" OR "incident"

This helps flag profiles that may need HR attention or additional safety protocols.

For Skill-Based Searches:

1. Combine Boolean with Standard Filters: Don't limit yourself to just Boolean fields. Layer on additional criteria for precise results: Activity: "Absent" + Talent Status: "Available" + Current Placement Status: "Not on Assignment"

• Location parameters
• Date ranges
• Skills and certifications

2. Leverage Resume Search Ranking: When using Resume Search with Boolean logic, BOLD ranks results by match percentage, so your most relevant candidates appear first.
3. Use the BOOL Extension: The Boolean Search Assistant extension (no affiliation) provides:
   • Table View to visualize your logic
   • Text View to generate the exact search string
   • Easy copy-paste functionality

Building Complex Searches

Start with your Boolean logic in the most relevant field (often Activity for operational searches), then add standard search terms to narrow your results further. This combination approach gives you the precision of boolean logic with the breadth of BOLD's comprehensive search capabilities.