Boolean Search String Builder
Stop wrestling with quotation marks and AND/OR logic. Instantly generate complex, perfectly-formatted Boolean strings for LinkedIn Recruiter, Google X-Ray, and your ATS.
Standard Boolean String
LinkedIn Recruiter / ATSUse this in LinkedIn or inside your ATS keyword search.
Your string will appear here as you type...Google X-Ray String
Google SearchPaste this directly into Google to search public LinkedIn profiles for free.
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Bypass expensive recruiter seats
By using Google X-Ray boolean strings, you can search the entirety of public LinkedIn profiles for free without paying for a premium Recruiter seat.
Laser-focus your targeting
Standard search bars often ignore context. Proper Boolean logic using AND/OR modifiers ensures you only see candidates who truly match the technical requirements.
Eliminate false positives
Using the NOT modifier allows you to easily filter out internally promoting recruiters, junior staff, or irrelevant industries from your sourcing lists.
Best Practices for Boolean Sourcing
Always use quotes for exact phrases
Searching for Software Engineer without quotes will look for "Software" OR "Engineer". Our tool automatically adds quotes to multi-word phrases for you.
Group OR statements in parentheses
Always bracket synonymous terms together. Example: (React OR Vue OR Angular) AND Developer. This prevents logic bleed across your search query.
Build out variations of job titles
Candidates describe themselves differently. Don't just search for "Account Executive"—include "Account Exec", "AE", and "Sales Executive" to maximize results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google X-Ray Search?
X-Ray searching is the practice of using Google's "site:" operator to search specific websites. `site:linkedin.com/in/` tells Google to only return LinkedIn profiles.
Why isn't NOT working on Google?
Google no longer officially supports the word NOT. Instead, you must use the minus sign (-) directly in front of the word you want to exclude without spaces. Our tool handles this automatically.
Will this work in my Applicant Tracking System?
Yes. The 'Standard Boolean String' uses universally accepted logic (AND, OR, NOT, parentheses, quotation marks) supported by Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, and others.