ChatGPT Prompt for Boolean Lead Search Queries

When to use this prompt

When sourcing leads for targeted sales or recruitment campaigns.

When refining searches in LinkedIn Sales Navigator, job boards, or Google.

When excluding irrelevant results to save research time.

When building high-quality prospect lists for outreach or marketing.

The prompt

Construct a Boolean search query to find leads in [Criteria 1] AND [Criteria 2] NOT [Criteria 3].
Ensure the query is optimized for platforms like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Google, or resume/job search databases to yield high-quality, relevant results.

Variables to replace

[Criteria 1][Criteria 2][Criteria 3]

Real-life example of how to use this prompt

To start, let’s assume I’m a senior marketer at HubSpot. The prompt in the context of HubSpot would look like:

Construct a Boolean search query to find leads in “Marketing Managers” AND “SaaS companies” NOT “Interns”. Ensure the query is optimized for platforms like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Google, or resume/job search databases to yield high-quality, relevant results.

As you can see, this example demonstrates how the prompt leverages Boolean operators to precisely filter leads based on multiple criteria, improving efficiency and targeting in prospecting campaigns.

ChatGPT Prompt for Boolean Lead Search Queries

Example output from ChatGPT

And here's the output:

Boolean Search Query:

("Marketing Manager" OR "Head of Marketing" OR "Marketing Director") 
AND ("SaaS" OR "Software as a Service" OR "cloud software") 
-NOT (Intern OR Internship)

Explanation and Optimization Tips:

Title Variations:
- "Marketing Manager" is the core title.
- Including "Head of Marketing" or "Marketing Director" captures senior marketing roles in SaaS companies.
- Use parentheses to group title variations with OR.
Industry/Company Type:
- "SaaS" is the main keyword.
- Include "Software as a Service" or "cloud software" for broader coverage of SaaS companies.
Exclusions:
- -Intern or -Internship excludes junior/temporary roles, filtering out low-value leads.
Platform-Specific Notes:
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator:
  - You can place titles in the “Title” field and company type in the “Industry” or “Company” field to refine even further.
  - LinkedIn also supports AND, OR, NOT directly in the search bar.
- Google:
  - Use site:linkedin.com/in to search profiles or site:resume.com for resumes.
  - Example:
    site:linkedin.com/in ("Marketing Manager" OR "Head of Marketing") ("SaaS" OR "Software as a Service") -Intern
- Resume/Job Databases:
  - Most resume databases support standard Boolean syntax (AND, OR, NOT) but check if they require AND to be implicit.

Or to be more specific:

ChatGPT Prompt for Boolean Lead Search Queries Output

Pro tips

Use quotes for exact phrases (e.g., “Marketing Manager”).

Combine AND, OR, and NOT operators strategically to expand or narrow searches.

Test queries in small batches to verify relevance before scaling.

Adjust criteria based on platform-specific search syntax and limitations.