8 Free iOS, Android Apps For Job Hunters
Your smartphone could be the key to your next employment opportunity. Here are 8 iPhone and Android apps that give you the tools to seek, explore, and apply for new jobs.
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You never know where you'll find your next job opportunity.
Maybe you'll attend an alumni event where you and your future colleague will connect over a shared love of college basketball. Perhaps you'll meet your future business partner at a friend's BBQ.
Or your next opportunity will be planned -- the product of months of dedication, networking, and job applications, with the goal of working for one of technology's favorite leaders, or becoming one yourself.
Perhaps you'll stumble upon your next big break with the help of your smartphone. There are mobile apps that can help you with everything from making contact with hiring managers to fine-tuning your resume.
There is no shortage of opportunities for tech professionals, but where to target your search? Professionals are most likely to seek opportunities at tech giants Google, Salesforce, and Facebook, as discovered in a recent study by LinkedIn. The social networking site recently published a list of the top US companies for attracting and retaining talent.
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To determine its rankings, LinkedIn analyzed billions of actions taken by more than 433 million members on its career network. The results of its study highlight cultural shifts in the values people have in seeking new employers.
Today's workers want flexibility in their schedules, and to work for a growing company with a recognizable CEO. All companies in LinkedIn's top 10 represent the technology industry. Even non-tech companies like Goldman Sachs are repositioning their images to be more tech-friendly.
Once you decide where to look, you can use your smartphone to kick off your search or to close the deal. We spotlight iOS and Android apps to help job hunters discover and land new opportunities.
Have you used any of these apps? Are there any on this list you would try? We welcome your thoughts and app recommendations in the comments section below.
If networking is a challenge for you, download Reach, a mobile app designed to help local professionals meet. It uses geolocation to find nearby users and people who have checked in to certain locations.
You start by building your online professional profiles. The app syncs to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Eventbrite. From there, you can set a "status" to let people know why you want to connect, then find or be found by other users seeking to expand their professional networks. Access to information like mutual connections and latest Tweets can help break the ice and start a conversation.
If you're looking for opportunities to meet other professionals in person, Reach gives you access to trending events in the area, and lets you register for them from inside the app.
JobAware provides job hunting tools to anyone seeking full-time, part-time, contract, freelance, or internship opportunities. The app uses your phone's built-in GPS to search jobs local to you, and uses your contacts to determine where you might have connections on LinkedIn.
The appeal of JobAware is in its detailed information and functionality. It lets you browse the top cities for specific search terms, compare salaries for occupations in the top 50 US cities, and track jobs by first, second, and third priority. When you apply, it helps you track progress on each job, from research, to interview, to offer. If you're stuck in the application process, JobAware has content written by professionals to assist with interview prep, resume writing, and salary negotiation.
The app is free to download on iOS. A similar app called Indeed Job Search is available for free on Android.
Jobr aims to make the application process as easy as possible with instant swipe application.
After installing Jobr, you can create a profile or upload your resume. Once your profile is complete, you can adjust the app's filters to reflect the type of position you're looking for. Jobr also lets you set a location radius so that suggested opportunities are near you.
When you're all set, you can browse jobs and swipe to indicate you're interested in a certain position. If an employer wants to chat, they can launch a conversation within the app. Jobr keeps track of the jobs you've applied to and past conversations.
Resume Star is a resume-building app designed to simplify the process of creating a targeted and professionally typeset CV. It's free to build a resume, and payment is required "only when we've earned it," the company says.
To create a resume, simply enter your information and the app produces a resume that aligns with industry best practices. Data is entered into a template and written in fonts that appear the same on a Mac and PC, avoiding gaudy colors that might send the wrong message. It also includes a targeted, addressed cover letter for each company.
The app is free to download on iOS. A similar app called My Resume Builder is available on Android.
CityHour is another business networking app designed to help you schedule in-person meetings with local professionals who share your industry, location, or objectives. The idea is to help like-minded workers connect to form new partnerships or explore new opportunities.
The app syncs with your LinkedIn profile or your phone's address book to find contacts both inside and outside your network who are open to scheduling these types of meetings. You can also browse local professionals with a variety of search criteria.
When you find a potential connection, you can request a meeting invitation and use in-app chat to introduce yourself. An integrated calendar syncs with the calendar in your phone so you can view all meetings in one place.
Interview on the calendar? This is a free, interactive video app designed like a mock interview to help you practice the answers to tough interview questions.
The idea is to let you know how you'll look and sound in a live interview. You watch as the app asks interview questions then record yourself answering them. Afterwards, you can watch a professional interview coach answer the same question so you have an idea of how the interviewer expects you to respond.
The app is free to download on Android. A similar app called Job Interview App is available for free on iOS.
Switch is Tinder-meets-job hunting, of sorts. The app offers personalized job recommendations, and lets you swipe right to indicate interest. If there's mutual interest, you are directly connected to the hiring manager to start chatting.
Switch will not connect with staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters -- only people who are responsible for talent at different companies. Hiring managers on Switch represent major brands including Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, IBM, Nationwide, and Staples.
It should be noted that Switch is anonymous, and hiring managers see only your credentials, not your name. Further, your profile is not shown to companies already on your resume.
500 Miles helps you find high-growth companies and be discovered by potential future employers. It offers in-depth company information, including hiring trends, investor confidence, talent quality, and salary reports.
You can also use 500 Miles to get an inside look at the inner workings of your desired company by chatting with current and former employees. The app helps you connect with alumni and friends who work there. It may be able to refer you. You can also chat with employers and connections who can answer questions about what it's like to work there.
500 Miles helps you find high-growth companies and be discovered by potential future employers. It offers in-depth company information, including hiring trends, investor confidence, talent quality, and salary reports.
You can also use 500 Miles to get an inside look at the inner workings of your desired company by chatting with current and former employees. The app helps you connect with alumni and friends who work there. It may be able to refer you. You can also chat with employers and connections who can answer questions about what it's like to work there.
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