Help: Searching for a Job

Quick Help
•    Search for multiple keywords or phrases by separating them with spaces or commas:
Examples:
Java C++ HTML
 
Kampala, Uganda, Lagos, Nigeria
•    Search for combined words or phrases by enclosing the words within quotation marks:
Examples:
"Project Management"
 
"Botswana"
•    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:
Web design AND HTML
 
Pretiria OR Dar es salaam
 
Manager NOT Sales
 
Engineer AND (Kenya OR Lesotho)

Saving Searches
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 “My 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.

Refining Searches
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.

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.

Boolean Searching
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
 
"Monrovia" OR Dar es Salaam OR "South Africa"
•    NOT
Results must not include words that follow the NOT
Examples:
Manager NOT Sales
 
"East Africa" NOT Uganda 

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:
Examples:
(Java OR HTML) AND Kigali
(Java OR HTML) AND (DR Congo OR Angola)
Java AND (Developer OR Engineer)

Math Searching
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:
.Juba .Sudan (must have Juba OR Sudan)
•    - The following word must be excluded
Example:
+Manager -Sales (must have Manager but NOT Sales)
Search Fields
Industry
The industry sector where the job was advertised by the recruiter, for example an ‘IT Manager’ will be found on the IT industry, whereas an ‘Electrical Engineer’ job may be found on the Engineering or Electronics industries.
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Uploaded Within
Filter your search results to only display jobs that have been advertised within the chosen time period. Choosing the "Within 0 days" 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.
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Job Title
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.
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Job Type
Filter your search results by Job Type by selecting Contract, Permanent or a combination of the two.
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Keywords
Search for words or phrases that must exist within either the Job Title, Job Description or Location.
For example - "Graphic Designer", Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Accra.
You can also perform Boolean and Math logic searches within this field.
If you are trying to find a specific job posting on the Africa Job Station website, you may already know the "AJS" or “MAJ” reference number - you may search for it here.
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Country
Perform searches within Africa Job Station’s location specific websites - each covering different geographic regions across Africa.
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Location(s)
Search for jobs that are located within a specific location or area.
You can also perform Boolean and Math logic searches within this field.
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Posted By
If you have a preference for jobs advertised by Recruiters/Agencies or Direct Employers – you may select it here.
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Category
Multiple categories can be chosen to find specific types of work, where the categories have been chosen by the advertiser.
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Salary Range
Choose your minimum and/or maximum desired salary.
Please note – some Recruiters may not provide a salary/rate when advertising with Africa Job Station, and by choosing a salary range you may be restricting yourself from seeing such jobs in your search results.
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Eligibility
Filter your search results based on each advertiser’s employment requirements.
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'Search' Button
Start the search with the chosen criteria.