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Why do i see less results in TheirStack when comparing with Indeed?

When you search for a job on Indeed, you may see more results than on TheirStack. This is because Indeed uses broader keyword matching, while TheirStack prioritizes precision.

The difference lies in how job searches are conducted on TheirStack versus platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor. Let’s focus on Indeed as an example, though the same principles apply to other providers.

Search methodology

Job boards like Indeed use broader keyword matching. For example, when you search for "network engineer," Indeed may return jobs that loosely match those terms, even if they don’t contain the exact keywords.

Indeed job search

On TheirStack, we prioritize precision. Our job title filter is deterministic, meaning it only returns results with an exact match for the keywords you provide. This approach ensures greater accuracy in the search results.

How to Increase Results on TheirStack

  • Add More Keywords: Broaden your search terms to include additional relevant keywords (see Picture A).
Job title lists
  • Use Regex Patterns: Leverage regular expressions for more flexible and advanced search queries (see Picture B).
Regex patterns
  • Upcoming Features: We’re working on a new filter that incorporates a synonym dictionary, which will enhance your search capabilities.

Avoid Filtering by Scraping Source

We scrape jobs from various sources, including company career pages, LinkedIn, and job boards. To avoid duplication, we save only the first instance of a job posting. For example, if a job appears on a company’s career page and on Indeed, only the first source is stored.

Filtering by scraping_source = Indeed will return only jobs initially found on Indeed, which may reduce the results. We recommend using broader filters for a more comprehensive search.