Write Boolean search strings and target lists for recruiting
Paste a job description and get a Boolean search string plus target company lists to refine and fact-check.
Oct 25, 2026
Here is a job description: [JD]. Write a Boolean search string for [LinkedIn Recruiter or other tool] with title variations, must-have skills and exclusions. Then list 15 target companies that likely employ people in this role in [location], with a one-line reason each.
How to use it
1. Paste the job description into ChatGPT 2. Ask for a Boolean string for your search tool 3. Ask for target companies or schools by criteria 4. Test the string and tighten it 5. Fact-check every company on the list 6. Save strings that work for reuse
Result
Cut to about 5 hours; saves at least 10 hours a week. Example: Input: Senior data engineer JD. Output: a Boolean string with 6 title variants and 15 target companies.
Tips and gotchas
Human review: Recruiter fact-checks lists. Pitfall: Lists can include wrong or outdated companies. Best for: Recruiters, sourcers (Beginner). Time saved basis: Sourced.
www.businessinsider.com
https://www.businessinsider.com/chatgpt-for-hr-job-recruiting-hiring-2023-4