Job hunt is an organised task that demands sequential execution of different activities. You have to go through series of tasks that involve researching for job, applying to job and interview preparation. This is too much to do for someone who is desperately looking for a job. Now the time has changed thanks to the commercially available handy apps.
You can avail these most efficient apps to facilitate the entire job hunting process. These apps work best for both desktop PC and mobile users. So if you are unemployed and seeking a job, you need to equip yourself with these wonders of technology. Here they are:
1. LinkedIn: LinkedIn provides a hub of various activities for job seekers and recruiters. It is also among the most widely used online tool used by millions of job seekers and employers alike. This social site is a favorite of many employers and recruiters who want to know a candidate beyond his resume. An inspiring profile on LinkedIn can get you the attention of high-profile employers in your target industry.
Besides, you have a chance to connect with professionals, industry experts and even your coworkers. So, you can get a foot in the door and launch your career using LinkedIn.
2. Indeed: Indeed is online job portal that dominates the market share of online employment website. The website was launched in 2004 to assist the job seekers in hunting jobs. Indeed has the highest number of visitors in United States of America and is the next big thing after Monster. Indeed offers a one-stop solution for job seekers who can use this app for searching open jobs, analyzing job trends, creating resumes, research current salaries and engage in online forums.
3. LinkUp Job Search Engine: LinkUp is a unique job search engine that directly returns results from the company’s own website. Many big organisations and conglomerate put open job postings on their own website to avoid unnecessary attraction. LinkUp searches the database of those companies and then show list for the available positions. By linking with the website of the company, LinkUp also reduces the chances of scam and frauds to 0%.
4. Evernote: Though commonly used by scholars and students, this app is equally handy for job seekers. It helps them record important dates, transcribe points of an interview or post audio/video elements. Evernote facilitates the job seekers with management and organisation of job hunt activities. It is a cloud-based tool which means you can access your important documents using your iPhone or iPad.
5. Ijobs: ijobs is a popular app for iPhone users that give job seekers access to dozens of open job positions. The app offers a keyword-based search tool which allows users to get the latest information about new jobs, salaries and industry trends. It integrates feature to locate your area and saves your favorite searches. You can use this tool to perform job search in terms of company, title and category.
6. Craitgster: Yet another cool app for iPhone users, craitgster is a mobile version of Craiglist. It features job search options for different areas. Craitgster provides listings of jobs across different cities, allows bookmarking and facilitates emailing/ calling options. With Craitgster, you can also post your own classified through your iPhone. You can event edit draft of your posts or save if for later. The app is available at the meager prices of 99 cents.