Google’s powerful job search tool is going live today
Google is rolling
out new features that will make it easier for jobseekers to connect with
employers, straight from the search page.
Here’s how it
works. Jobseekers can simply type queries like “jobs near me” or “retail jobs”
in the search box and Google will return a list of available positions. It all
happens in the search page, so it’s quick and easy – no more trawling through
Facebook, classifieds, LinkedIn, and a bunch of job boards.
Google is going
beyond returning a simple list of links that may or not may be current or even
relevant to the user. Users will be able to narrow down their search by
filtering positions by category, title, date posted, type, and even commute
time. The latter filter is available if users are signed in and they share
their location with Google.
Users can even set
alerts so they are notified when new jobs that match their requirements are
posted.
Google says it’s partnered with industry organizations like LinkedIn, Monster, WayUp, DirectEmployers, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor and Facebook. Jobs posted on any of these websites will surface in search results.
The new Search feature is launching today in
the United States for English language users. It’s part of the Google for Jobs
initiative, which uses AI and APIs to make it easier for people to find jobs
and for employers to select the best candidates for their openings. As part of
the effort, Google launched the Cloud Jobs API – currently in private alpha stage – which
lets companies plug their open positions into Search, so they surface when
candidates search for jobs.
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