Boolean Search vs Semantic Search

Boolean

Boolean queries are constructed by using keywords combined with AND/OR/NOT operators. Statements are often nested to include all the necessary keywords and can get complex quickly. When using multiple keywords they all have the same relative importance. Only candidates A person looking for a job. A candidate can also be referred to as a Job Seeker, Applicant, or Provider. that are an exact match for the boolean statement will be returned.

Semantic

Semantic search is able to utilize functionality beyond simple keywords and operators to return ranked results that are similar to if a person had compiled them. When performing a semantic search all search terms are provided and then ranked or weighted to identify how relevant they are for the search. This permits candidates in the search results to be ranked based on how closely they match the criteria.