Google Job Search Feature Now Include Salary Info And Location Filters

Google’s new jobs search features on its search engine is a boon to job hunters because it makes looking for open positions much easier. However, there were a few issues with the early version. With the newest update, the feature is getting some filters that will basically allow job hunters to customize the kinds of results they get based on location and even get information about the salary.

Job searching is often difficult, especially for those who don’t have the necessary experience, education, or skills that the modern economy requires. Fortunately, the new tools that Google is offering can provide users with the ability to find jobs much faster. In the new blog post detailing the changes to the tool, the company explained what the new features can do for job hunters, especially with regards to salary.

“Salary is an important factor in finding the right job—but by our estimate, this information is missing from over 85 percent of job postings in the U.S. today. So to provide this essential information, we’re showing estimated salary ranges right alongside many jobs, based on the specific job title, location, and employer. These are drawn from sources across the web like Glassdoor, PayScale, LinkedIn, Paysa and more. For those jobs that do have a salary listed, we’ll show a comparison to the estimated range for that job, if available,” the blog post reads.

As TechCrunch notes, one of the biggest advantages of using Google’s job search feature is how it aggregates information from multiple sources online. If multiple sources post the same job, users will have the choice to pick which site they want to visit.

With regards to the salary details, this is bound to be one of the most notable aspects of Google’s new service. People want to know how much they are likely to get paid with their new position and getting this information beforehand removes the need to ask interviewers about it.