Google Search Operator Builder

Build powerful search queries for better results

Basic Operators

Special Operators

Date Range

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Practical Applications

Job Search Strategies

Optimize your job search with these powerful combinations:

  • Find specific job titles: "senior developer" site:linkedin.com -intitle:courses
  • Target specific companies: (software OR developer) site:careers.google.com
  • Find recent postings: "software engineer" after:2024-01-01 site:(linkedin.com OR indeed.com)
  • Exclude recruiting agencies: "javascript developer" -site:recruitingagency.com -site:staffing.com

Academic Research

Find scholarly content efficiently:

  • Find research papers: filetype:pdf "machine learning" site:.edu
  • Recent studies: "climate change" after:2023 filetype:pdf site:.gov
  • Conference proceedings: "conference proceedings" "artificial intelligence" filetype:pdf

Technical Documentation

Find specific technical resources:

  • API Documentation: site:docs.microsoft.com "REST API" filetype:pdf
  • Code Examples: site:github.com "python machine learning examples"
  • Technical Guides: "deployment guide" filetype:pdf site:aws.amazon.com

Pro Tips for Better Searches

Combine Operators

Stack multiple operators for more precise results. Example: site:linkedin.com "software engineer" (remote OR hybrid) after:2024-01-01

Use Wildcards

The * operator can replace unknown words. Example: "how to * python" will find various Python-related tutorials

Exclude Terms

Use the - operator to remove unwanted results. Example: "data scientist" -intern -internship -junior

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