Boolean Search Builder
Build powerful LinkedIn and Google X-Ray boolean searches instantly. Find the perfect prospects and candidates.
How do I build a LinkedIn Boolean search?
Pick a search type below, then add the job titles, companies, and other criteria you want to target. The builder combines them with the right Boolean operators and quotes, so you can copy the finished string and paste it straight into LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, or a Google X-Ray search.
Titles are combined with OR
Find people at these companies
Must have these keywords
Exclude profiles with these
Exclude people from these companies
Generated Search String
What is Boolean Search?
Boolean search is a method of combining keywords with operators like AND, OR, and NOT to create more precise searches. Named after mathematician George Boole, this technique has been used in databases since the 1960s and is essential for modern recruiting and sales prospecting.
On LinkedIn, Boolean search helps you find exactly the right prospects or candidates by filtering millions of profiles based on specific criteria like job titles, companies, locations, and skills.
Boolean Operators Cheat Sheet
| Operator | Example |
|---|---|
| AND | sales AND manager |
| OR | sales OR marketing |
| NOT | sales NOT intern |
| " " | "sales manager" |
| ( ) | (sales OR marketing) AND manager |
Pro Tips
- • Put most important terms first for better results
- • Combine operators:
("Sales Manager" OR "AE") AND "SaaS" - • LinkedIn limits searches to ~2,000 characters
- • Use exclusions wisely:
NOT intern NOT assistant
X-Ray Search: Find LinkedIn Profiles via Google
X-Ray search uses Google's site: operator to search within LinkedIn. This technique offers several advantages over LinkedIn's native search:
- ✓See profiles without logging into LinkedIn
- ✓Bypass LinkedIn's search result limits
- ✓Leverage Google's superior search algorithm
- ✓Find profiles that may be hidden in LinkedIn search
Note: X-Ray searches find profiles, but not email addresses. Use Enrichley's enrichment to get verified contact data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boolean search?+
Boolean search is a method of combining keywords with operators like AND, OR, and NOT to create more precise searches. On LinkedIn, it helps you find exactly the right prospects or candidates by filtering results based on specific criteria like job titles, companies, and locations.
Does LinkedIn support Boolean search?+
Yes, LinkedIn's standard search bar supports basic Boolean operators including AND, OR, NOT, quotes for exact phrases, and parentheses for grouping. LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Recruiter offer additional filters that work alongside Boolean search.
What's the difference between X-Ray search and regular LinkedIn search?+
X-Ray search uses Google's site:linkedin.com/in/ operator to find LinkedIn profiles through Google instead of LinkedIn's own search. This can surface profiles you might not find through LinkedIn's search, bypass search limits, and doesn't require logging in.
Is there a character limit for LinkedIn Boolean searches?+
Yes, LinkedIn limits search queries to approximately 2,000 characters. Our tool shows you the character count and warns you when you're approaching this limit. For longer searches, consider breaking them into multiple searches.
When should I use quotation marks in Boolean search?+
Use quotation marks around multi-word phrases you want to match exactly. For example, "Sales Manager" finds that exact phrase, while Sales Manager (without quotes) finds profiles containing both words anywhere.
How do I get email addresses for the profiles I find?+
Boolean search helps you find profiles, but doesn't provide email addresses. Enrichley can find and verify the work emails for the prospects you identify — including catch-all addresses — at 98% deliverability.
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