Getting a job as a student: Useful Apps for Job Seekers
Sending out resumes may simply not be enough in today’s highly competitive work environment.
It forces young applicants to consider diverse ways of finding a job. Take a look at our top six career-boosting apps every savvy job seeker needs to know.
It’s no secret that social networking has opened many doors. If you somehow have not heard about LinkedIn yet, you must give it a try this second! It has started out as a professional networking website and now you can enjoy all its benefits through a handy app. If you are not a member yet, register right away and join a group of 300 million international professionals.
Indeed Job Search
Indeed is an extremely popular search engine that puts together information about job openings from all over the world. Don’t worry though, GPS tracker will find the openings in your neighbourhood for you. The advantages of creating a profile are endless – you can upload your resumes and keep them handy, follow your favourite companies and get notifications about their openings, search for job offers by company, position, or location. Indeed.com describes itself as World’s #1 job search and I believe that 100 million users prove that to be true.
Monster Job Search
Many companies choose to post their job offers exclusively through Monster Job Search. Together with Monster account you can access your resumes and cover letters anytime and manage them through the app. You can also save preferences and receive notifications about new openings. Thanks to that, the application proves to be a powerful tool that you should most definitely have on your smartphone.
LinkUp
Optimized for iPhone 5, LinkUp is currently one of the fastest growing search engines. The application collects information about job openings directly from company websites, offering you legitimate information straightforwardly. With LinkUp you can forget about repetitive ads, spam, and outdated offers.
ResumeBear
ResumeBear is one of these apps that bring faith to weary job seekers, as it notifies you when your resume is being read. You don’t need to worry anymore that your e-mails are just landing in a black hole of recruiters’ inboxes.
> ResumeBear app on Google Play
Evernote
Last, but not least, take a look at Evernote – personalized digital notebook that can be used in many ways across different fields. We all know that organization is the key to both professional and personal success. With Evernote, you can take notes and recordings, create to-do lists, save articles and websites, plan trips, and even keep track of your expenses. What’s more, you can connect all your devices to one account and use your Evernote on either smartphone, laptop, or tablet. And to top all that, New York Times has featured Evernote as one of top 10 must-have apps. Give it a try!
These days, successful application process involves different strategies, so feel free to experiment with various channels of communication. Try out our recommendations and make the job hunt a little easier.
About the author: Cindy Boesel
Cindy Boesel works at BizStats.co.uk. She is interested in the British startups scene and the ways mobile is changing business globally.
