- Search for multiple keywords or phrases by separating them with spaces or commas:
Examples:
Java C++ HTML
Surrey, London, Berkshire
- Search for combined words or phrases by enclosing the words within quotation marks:
Examples:
"Project Management"
"Central London"
- Find partial word matches by using wildcards:
Examples:
Develop*(search for developer, development etc.)
Manag*(search for manager, management etc.)
Consult*(search for consultant, consulting etc.)
- Make your searches more effective by using Boolean search techniques (learn more):
Examples:
Java AND HTML
London OR Birmingham
Manager NOT Sales
Engineer AND (London OR Birmingham)
- Looking to search for jobs internationally? Learn more about international searching.
At the top of the search results you will be able to save your search in a number of ways:
Jobs by Email
Receive email notifications for results matching your search criteria, you can choose to receive immediate notifications or a daily summary.
RSS Feed
Generate an RSS feed matching your search criteria for use on your preferred RSS feed reader or portable device.
Save Search
Saving a search will allow you to quickly perform the same search again the next time you visit the website.
Saved searches can be easily accessed by viewing the "Saved Searches" tab whilst logged in to your Job Seeker profile.
Add to Favourites
Add the results of this search to your web browser’s favourites so you can view it again later.
To perform a job search across many international countries within one single search, you will need to be logged into your Job Seeker profile. Whilst logged in, an additional filter option is available to you which can be found on the Power Search tab.
After performing an international job search, all matching jobs will be displayed for you in a single set of results.
You will also see a convenient country-breakdown of the matching jobs, displayed to the right hand side of your search results:
After running a job search you will have the ability to narrow down your search results to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Multiple Town Names
If more than one location with the same name exists, each location will be listed at the top of your search results and you can choose the correct one.
Proximity Search
The Proximity bar allows you to expand or reduce the radius of the search, from 1 to 100 miles. The number of jobs matching your current search will be displayed for various distances. Click on a different distance to view those jobs.
Salary Ranges
The Salary/Rate panel on the left hand side of the search results page allows you to refine the search by salary (per annum) or contractor rate (hourly). The number of jobs for each pay range is shown in brackets.
Industries
The Industries panel on the left hand side of the search results page allows the search to be refined by industry sector. The number of jobs for each industry sector is shown in brackets.
Improve the effectiveness of your searches by using one or more of the following three Boolean search terms:
- AND
Results must include all words before and after the AND
Examples:
Java AND HTML
Java AND Developer AND London
- OR
Results must include either word from each side of the OR
Examples:
Java OR HTML
Bristol OR Bath OR "South West"
- NOT
Results must not include words that follow the NOT
Examples:
Manager NOT Sales
"South East" NOT London
A variety of different Boolean terms can be included within the same search string; however you may need to include brackets to change the order of precedence:
(Java OR HTML) AND London
(Java OR HTML) AND (London OR Surrey)
Java AND (Developer OR Engineer)
Improve the effectiveness of your searches by using one or more of the following three Math symbols:
- +
The following word is a must-have
Example:
+ Java + HTML (must have Java AND HTML)
- .
The following word is desirable
Example:
.London .Surrey (must have London OR Surrey)
- -
The following word must be excluded
Example:
+Manager -Sales (must have Manager but NOT Sales)
The industry sector where the job was advertised by the recruiter, for example an ‘IT Manager’ will be found on the IT & Telecommunications industry, whereas an ‘Electrical Engineer’ job may be found on the Engineering industry.
Filter your search results to only display jobs that have been advertised within the chosen time period. Choosing the "Today" option will display the freshest jobs advertised in the last 24 hours, whilst choosing "Within 7 days" will display all live jobs that are currently advertised.
Search for words or phrases that must exist within the Job Title field.
For example - "Software Engineer" or "Sales Manager".
You can also perform Boolean and Math logic searches within this field.
Filter your search results by Job Type by selecting Contract, Permanent or a combination of the two.
Search for words or phrases that must exist within either the Job Title, Job Description or Location.
For example - "Graphic Designer", Dreamweaver, Photoshop, London.
You can perform Boolean and Math logic searches within this field.
If you are trying to find a specific job posting on the JobServe website, you may already know the "JS" reference number - you may search for it here.
Search for jobs that are located within a specific location or area.
You can perform Boolean and Math logic searches within this field.
Select to change the Country of your search.
If you would like to perform a search across many countries within one single search, learn more about international searching.
Filter your search results to exclude jobs that are located outside of your chosen area.
Please note - to use this option you must also provide at least one Town/City/Post Code or Zip Code within the Location(s) field.
If you have a preference for jobs advertised by Recruiters/Agencies or Direct Employers - you may select it here.
Multiple categories can be chosen to find specific types of work, where the categories have been chosen by the advertiser.
Choose your minimum and/or maximum desired salary.
Please note - some Recruiters may not provide a salary/rate when advertising with JobServe, and by choosing a salary range you may be restricting yourself from seeing such jobs in your search results.
Filter your search results based on each advertiser’s employment requirements.
Start the search with the chosen criteria.
