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28. Iterative query refinement
Use result analysis to iteratively modify queries—adding synonyms, tightening exclusions, or adjusting fields.
Sourcing fundamentals: Boolean search, X‑ray, and resume database techniques
Iterative query refinement
Continuously improving a search query by analyzing results and adjusting terms, exclusions, and fields to better match the target candidate profile.
"I keep getting irrelevant resumes — if I tweak one thing and check results fast, I can zero in on the right candidates."
Iterative query refinement is the practice of running a search, evaluating the returned results, and then making small, deliberate changes (synonyms, exclusions, field focuses, or operators) to improve relevance on the next run.
"I keep getting irrelevant resumes — if I tweak one thing and check results fast, I can zero in on the right candidates."
Iterative query refinement is the practice of running a search, evaluating the returned results, and then making small, deliberate changes (synonyms, exclusions, field focuses, or operators) to improve relevance on the next run.