search engines
A Comparison of Boolean Operators between Search Engines
Irina Shamaeva has posted this easy to use (and frankly self explanatory) chart comparing the different Boolean operators between the popular search engines. I’ve read reports that the Synonym (~) operator has been rendered obsolete as Google now enforces a synonym search for all their searches. However, I did a quick experiment to test out this theory…
‘Finding Target Organisations’ Series – Boolean Search
The next installment of our ‘Finding Target Organisations’ series focuses on Boolean Search. For this week’s example, we’ll be assuming that our client is Accenture — a management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company…
Ask Sourcing Ninja: What is the Deep Web?
Dear Sourcing Ninja,
Today I met a recruiter and he mentioned that he had access to something called the “Deep Web”. The recruiter tried to explain to me the difference between the normal internet I use and this secret dark web but I must admit I came out more confused than when I entered the meeting. Is there such a thing as the Deep web? If so then what is it and how do I go about navigating it?
-Skeptical HR
Ask Sourcing Ninja: Why Use Different Search Engines?
Dear Sourcing Ninja,
I’ve just started a new role as a Sourcing Specialist at an established Recruitment Agency. While they have a strong recruitment knowledge base, they have decided to open a new in-house sourcing function to leverage this growing trend of internet research. Although I’m new at this, I’ve found some researching tips which preach using difference search engines to find information. Aren’t all search engines the same – Why can’t I just ‘Google’ it?
-ConfusedRe$earch3R
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