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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