• Use important words ONLY (keywords)

• Try synonyms for important keywords​

• Use the ADVANCED Google Search and use the following filters to help narrow your list of results!
  • Language
  • Region
  • Last updated date
  • Site or domain 
  • Where the search terms appear on the page
  • SafeSearch
  • File type
  • Usage rights (find pages that you have permission to use)

• Start with a basic phrase, then slowly add keywords as needed:​​
  • First try: job interviews
  • Second try: prepare for job interviews
  • Third try: how to prepare for a job interview

Common Search Techniques: 
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• Put @ in front of a word to search social media. For example: @twitter.

• Put $ in front of a number. For example: camera $400.

• Put # in front of a word. For example: #throwbackthursday

• Put - in front of a word you want to leave out. For example, jaguar speed -car

• Put a word or phrase inside quotes. For example, "tallest building".

• Put .. between two numbers. For example, camera $50..$100.

• Put "OR" between each search query. For example, marathon OR race.

• Put "site:" in front of a site or domain. For example, site:youtube.com or site:.gov.

• Put "related:" in front of a web address you already know. For example, related:time.com