Job searching today and proving to become increasingly more difficult and competitive, so by all means a little bit of help wouldn’t be frowned upon. With the use of modern technology, finding a new job takes a lot more than just browsing newspapers or online job sites, as employers nowadays have very precise expectations of who they are employing.
The use of social media is also becoming a very popular way to search candidates, and thanks to smartphones and tablets job seekers can now search for jobs on the go and receive automatic notifications straight to their mobile phone. Here we can take a look at the top 10 smartphone apps that will help get the right job for you.
1. Linked
In
Linked in is one of the most convenient ways to
find the right job for you and is the only social network that can connect job
applicators to employers and recruiters. LinkedIn is a great way to self-expose
all your talents and qualities, making it easier for the employer to get a good
picture of the person they are considering to employ.
2. Best Resume Tips
CV’s or Resumes are one of the most important
aspects of securing a position with an employer. Best Resume Tips is a useful
app that guides job seekers on how to create a resume s and offers a warning
and tips on what and what not to include in your resume. It would always be
advisable to have different versions of your resume ready to modify that suits
your job application best.
3. TradeStable
Although people are used
to looking for jobs in specific companies’ career opportunities section and in
employment websites, one of the best ways to look for employment is to check job vacancy ads in
Nigeria’s free-classified site. The advantage Even if you post an ad in which
you advertise your services, the app will let you know when a company or firm
is interested in your offer, and all with just your smartphone!
4. Indeed. Com
Indeed is one of the most downloaded job search
apps for Android. It has a wide range of job listings that will suit to any
profession or desired work sector.
5. Evernote
Evernote is an app mainly a favourite
for journalists, writers and researchers but has also proven beneficial
for job seekers alike. Evernote allows users to store and record important
information from notes, audio and photos. Job seekers can use this app to input
interview related information and times and dates of meetings.
6. Linkup Job Search
Engine
Link up job search engine allows for searches of
jobs through company websites which would normally be ‘hidden,’ meaning that
these types of jobs for small to large companies are not advertised. This is a
great app also as these hidden jobs may have less ‘traffic’ and gives the user
a broader choice of jobs available. There is also an advanced search engine,
allowing job seekers to enter detailed information to receive the best possible
matches.
7. Resume Bear
ResumeBear is a great app which alerts job seekers
when their resume has been opened and viewed. This can help job seekers in
keeping track of their resumes more efficiently.
8. RealTweets Job
Networking
This app simplifies networking for scouting
opportunities or your nest job, Powered by Twitter.
9. ResumeMaker on the Go
Resume Maker gives the job seeker the benefit of
being able to create a resume on the go. If you are stuck for time or even just
need to make amendments to an existing resume, Resume Maker gives you the power
to do so, straight from your smartphone.
10. HireADroid
This smart app supports 3 major job search engines
Linkup, Indeed and SimplyHired. This app is a great for quick and efficient job
searches straight from your mobile phone.
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