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Understanding Fuzzy Matching and Semantic Searches for Job Titles
does Clay job title searches work with fuzzy match or semantic searches? Will CEO include Chief executive officer?
Yes, we've recently improved our Find People feature to support smarter job title searches. Our system now auto-queries similar job titles, so you don't need to list all variations. For example, searching for "software engineer" will include related titles like "SWE" and "software developer". However, Clay doesn't yet have semantic search capabilities. For specific searches like "CEO", you might want to include variations in your search terms to ensure comprehensive results. You can use the Experience Title field to input multiple job titles (e.g., CEO, Chief Executive Officer). If you need more precise control, we also offer an "Exact Keyword Match" toggle for searching specific titles.
Andi D.··but what if I input exact key word match
When you toggle the "Exact Keyword Match" option for job title searches in Clay, our system will search for the precise title you've entered. This means it won't include similar or related job titles in the results. For example, if you search for "software engineer" with exact match on, it won't automatically include variations like "SWE" or "software developer". This feature gives you more control over your search results when you need to find specific job titles.
- Andi D.··
can i use quotation mark to include specific job title without pulling other job titles containing that key word
Yes, you can use quotation marks for exact job title matches. Our Find People feature has an "Exact Keyword Match" toggle that allows you to search for specific job titles. When using the Find Active Job Openings feature, you can input job title keywords in the "Job Title Keywords" field. For more precise searches, you can use the "Job Title Exclude Keywords" field to filter out unwanted results.