Common mistakes while using search portal

While building search queries, less is more

We understand the importance of streamlining your search process for maximum efficiency. While we've equipped you with a variety of powerful filters, it's essential to recognize that sometimes, less is more when it comes to building effective search queries.

Let us take an example : 

Let's say you're searching for "PHP Programmers" at a particular location.  

• Using only the job title field, gives you 7.7k results
  
  
• Using both the job title and department field, reduces the results to 5.6k 
  
  
• Further adding on the skills filter in addition to job title and department field will go on reducing the results to 2.7k
  
  

Limiting the number of filters in your search allows you to cast a wider net. By avoiding excessive constraints, you increase the likelihood of discovering valuable contacts that may not fit precisely into a highly specific criteria.

Don’t use plurals in job title field

Searching for "developer" gives 5.6M profiles



Whereas searching for "developers" gives only 10k profiles

The recommended approach when utilizing the job title field is to employ the "singular" form of the query you are entering. This is based on our matching process, where the job title you input is compared with the experience section of records in our database. Individuals typically document their professional experiences in a singular form.

For instance, if you are seeking PHP Programmers, the records containing "PHP Programmers" will be displayed. However, it's important to note that an individual is likely to list their role as "PHP Programmer" in their profile. Therefore, using the singular form ensures accurate and comprehensive results aligned with how professionals represent their job titles.

Increase the number of results using additional filters

We have included specific sub-filters to enhance your coverage and yield more expansive results. It's crucial to exercise caution when employing these filters. For highly precise outcomes, consider omitting their usage. On the other hand, if your aim is to obtain broader results, there are instances where utilizing these filters may enhance overall coverage. One such filter is “Include related titles” in the job title field.

Searching for "writer" returns 56k results


Using the include checkbox, the number of results increases to 59k. This is because we would now also include related terms like "author", etc

Skills vs Keyword filter

The skills of a record are displayed in the skills section, as shown below. When employing the skills filter, we conduct a precise match of your query exclusively within this section.


Conversely, if you opt for the keyword filter, your query is matched across various fields in our database, including experience, headline, education, and skills.



For targeted skill-based searches, we recommend utilizing the skills filter instead of the keyword filter.

Seniority vs Job title vs Department filters

Using these 3 filters together has shown to reduce the number of results returned by manyfolds. We recommend using each of them separately or a maximum of 2 filters together. Department filters however should be best used stand alone. If you’re confused, here is what each of these filters works : 

Job title :

You have the ability to filter based on the job titles of your preferred contacts. This enables you to narrow down your search, focusing exclusively on the most relevant positions. For job title field, we do a match with the experience section of the profile. You have options to include related titles, exclude some titles from your search and choose from current/past/current or past experiences using the dropdown on top right.

Seniority:

The seniority filter offers a range of options such as founder, C Suite, vice president, head, owner, director, manager, and more. This determination is based on the individual's job title and accumulated experience.

Department:

The department filter provides various filtering options, including engineering and technical, information technology, marketing, and others. Each department is further divided into subcategories. For example, within the engineering department, you'll find subcategories like artificial intelligence, bioengineering, chemical engineering, data science, cloud, support, and tech services. To filter these options, simply click on the dropdown menu and select or deselect the boxes accordingly.