Recent data shows that nearly 40% of people over the age of 13 own a smartphone. Whether you have an iPhone, Android or Blackberry, smartphones have made it easier than ever to view, share and send information – wherever you are.
Are you using your smartphone in your job search?
Mobile job applications and websites are becoming increasingly popular tools for recruiters and job seekers. And if you’re not leveraging this technology as part of your job search, you could be missing out.
Here are four apps we recommend to help you with your job search:
- Business Card Reader – Ever what you’re supposed to do with all those business cards you collect at networking events? By the time you make it home, you may have even lost a few in your backseat, never to be seen again. Instead of sloppily managing these important contacts, put your smartphone to use. With Business Card Reader, you simply take a photo of the business card within the app and all that contact’s pertinent information will be added to your contacts. This app is available for iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile phones for less than $10.
- Jobs by CareerBuilder – Careerbuilder is a leading job site on the web, and its app is a great tool for searching and applying to jobs. With Jobs by CareerBuilder, you can view the entire database of approximately 2 million jobs by a variety of criteria, including keyword, location, company and employment type. You can use your phone’s GPS to identify nearby jobs, and you can apply to jobs right on your mobile device. This app is free, and is available for iPhone and Android.
- LunchMeet – Looking for networking opportunities? With LunchMeet, you can sync your phone and LinkedIn accounts to find nearby professionals who are open to lunch meetings for networking. This app is free, and available for the iPhone.
- Labor Stats – The Bureau of Labor Statistics website is a treasure trove of information for job seekers. Emerging hiring trends, industries showing job growth and other pertinent, recent data is available on the website. And with the Labor Stats app, the information is now available right on your smartphone. This free app is available for iPhone and Android devices.
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