Next-Level Recruitment: AI-Assisted X-Ray Search

X-Raying 101 & the AI Advantage

X-raying is the practice of using search engines like Google to uncover candidate profiles from platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, or portfolios. By mastering advanced search operators, recruiters can turn any search engine into a powerful sourcing tool essentially creating a custom talent database.

One of the most commonly used operators is:

• site: – This restricts results to a specific domain (e.g., site:linkedin.com/in to target LinkedIn profiles).

The Power of AI in X-Ray Sourcing

While traditional X-raying requires manually crafting complex search strings, AI tools now simplify the process. With automated search string generation, recruiters can input basic criteria, and AI instantly builds optimized queries saving time and increasing accuracy.