Google officially launched its new and improved job search engine Tuesday in an effort to both help more Americans land jobs and assist employers in attracting the right candidates.
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The tool, called Google for Jobs, is powered by machine learning and aims to find and organize job opportunities from a variety of sources, including LinkedIn, Monster, WayUp, DirectEmployers, CareerBuilder, Glassdoor and Facebook, the company announced in a news release.
Google will also include job listings it scans and finds on a company’s homepage.
The new tool is now available in English on desktop and mobile.
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Here’s how it works:
1. Search for things like “jobs near me,” “part-time jobs,” “nursing jobs” or any similar job-seeking queries.
2. The search results will show you a nifty new widget filled with job listings (along with their Glassdoor, Indeed ratings) that you can further refine by location, industry, full- or part-time, commute time and more.
3. You can also sign up for notifications to be alerted when a new job that fits your personalized filters is posted.
4. When you find a job you want to apply for, Google will direct you to the job site to start the application process.
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Google also released an open documentation for employers and job providers to help them make their job postings "findable" with Google Search.
In the future, according to a product manager Nick Zakrasek, Google plans to continue adding additional filters and information.
“Whether you’re a young adult looking for your first job, a veteran hoping to leverage your leadership experience in civilian life, or a parent looking for a job with better pay to support a growing family, we hope this new experience on Google will help make the job search simpler and more effective,” Zakrasek said.
Read the full Google news release.
