How do I manage jobs over time, including active vs. inactive jobs in Search and Match? – RChilli HelpDesk

To manage jobs over time and distinguish between active and inactive jobs, RChilli’s Search and Match API provides a powerful way to filter jobs based on their indexing time. Each indexed document, including jobs, carries a timestamp that marks the time when it was added to the system.

Steps to Manage Jobs Over Time:

Indexed Document Timestamps:
- Every job indexed in the system is associated with a timestamp. This timestamp indicates when the job was added to the system, which is crucial for determining whether the job is active or inactive.
Using the DateRange Filter:
- To filter jobs based on their indexing time, you can use the DateRange filter within the Search and Match API.
- This allows you to specify a time range and fetch jobs indexed within that period. For example, you can filter out jobs that were indexed more than a certain number of days ago to identify inactive jobs or find recently indexed jobs that are active.
Active vs. Inactive Jobs:
- Active Jobs: These are jobs that have been indexed within a recent time range and are still relevant for search and matching.
- Inactive Jobs: These are older jobs that might have passed their relevance period or are no longer valid. By using the DateRange filter, you can exclude or manage these jobs effectively.
DateRange Filter Example:
- To filter jobs within a specific time frame, the DateRange filter allows you to define a start date and an end date. For instance:
  - Start Date: January 1st, 2025
  - End Date: May 14th, 2025
- This query would return all jobs indexed between these dates, allowing you to focus on the active jobs that are relevant for the current period.
- Date format should be in ‘yyyy-MM-dd’

For more details on how to implement this and further explore the filtering capabilities, refer to the Search and Match Overview.