A good first search is specific enough to avoid noise but not so narrow that it hides useful roles. Start with a current resume, then set the practical details that would affect whether you would actually apply.
- Start with the resume
Use the most current version so the system can read your real experience.
- Choose target roles
Use titles and functions that describe the work you want, not every title you could technically do.
- Set hard constraints
Location, work mode, compensation, and seniority constraints should be honest because they affect fit labels.
- Review the first batch
Save good matches, dismiss poor ones, and report results that are clearly wrong.
If the first results feel broad, tighten the target function or seniority before adding many exclusions. If they feel too narrow, loosen role titles first and keep hard constraints intact.