Why am I getting irrelevant job recommendations?
If this is happening to you, one of the main reasons is because of the search criteria you’ve defined for your job search, including your saved searches and job alerts.
Here’s what we recommend doing to improve your job recommendations:
Step 1: Review and refine your search terms
Review the keywords or search terms you're using. Are they specific enough, or too broad? Using broad terms can often return a wide variety of jobs, many of which may not be relevant to you. Make sure to use targeted, specific keywords and job titles that align with your career goals and the jobs you are looking for. You can always adjust these again if needed.
Step 2: Adjust your search filters
Search filters narrow down your search results. These might include functional area, location, salary range, career level, or industry. Revise these filters to better align with your job search goals. If they are too narrow, results are limited. If they are too broad, you’ll receive jobs that are not relevant. Sometimes filters are also applied by accident, such as searching for a specific company. Identify filters that are not relevant and remove them.
Step 3: Use alternate job titles and keywords
Identify alternate job titles and keywords you might not have thought of which align with your skills and experience.
Step 4: Regularly update your search strategy
The job market evolves constantly, and so should your job search strategy. Regularly review and update your search terms and filters to ensure they’re still relevant and providing the results you want.
Step 5: Set up multiple saved searches and job alerts
Don't rely on a single set of search terms! Have multiple job alerts for different job titles or roles you're interested in. This approach can increase your chances of finding relevant job postings.
We hope this article will help you to receive more relevant job recommendations. Please also read our article "How do I find the most relevant jobs?"