Microsoft Corporation
Query intent clustering for automated sourcing

Abstract:

Techniques for query intent clustering for automated sourcing are described. In an example embodiment, disclosed is a system comprising a processor, a storage device, and a memory device holding an instruction set executable on the processor to cause the system to perform operations. The system obtains one or more recent hire member profiles used as a basis for a search on member profiles in a social networking service. Additionally, the system extracts one or more attributes from the one or more recent hire member profiles and stores the attributes on the storage device. Moreover, the system identifies skills clusters based on the extracted attributes retrieved from the storage device. Furthermore, the system generates a search query based on the identified skills clusters. Then, a search can be performed on member profiles in the social networking service using the generated search query, returning one or more result member profiles as candidates.