iPhone Apps and The Job Search

Today, I was on my phone and successfully checked my mail, watched Ellen do her monologue, ordered movie tickets, and found a recipe for dinner tonight.

The iPhone is the best thing that ever happened to me. For those of you who are wondering if it’s worth it, IT IS. FULLY WORTH IT.

Not only do I use my phone for my own personal enjoyment, but I like to do research on it for you all as well. For instance, I’ve been trying out all sorts of iPhone apps that are for job searching, and I’ve definitely come across some that are my favorite. I thought I’d share with you the ones that are worth checking out, even if they do cost you a couple of bucks.

• Indeed Jobs – Job Search…First, this is powered by Indeed, one of the biggest job search engines out there right now…possibly THE biggest. It’s easy to read, easy to use, and you can pretty much do everything you can do on the actual site on this application. Using Indeed will connect you to SO many job openings, and you can do it all from your couch with this application.
• Interview Pro by Daniel Wong…So you’ve landed the interview, YAY! But now what? Can you get THROUGH the interview? Like anything else, becoming good at something requires practicing it, and this will help you out. This app will ask you questions you might not have thought a hiring manager would ask, and they supply you with the favorable answers as well. It’s only $1.99 and totally worth it when you’re making more than that an hour at your new job.
• LinkUp.com Job Search Engine…This app is free, and one of the best places to look for a job. Why? Because where a website like Indeed.com finds jobs from OTHER job boards, LinkUp.com finds their jobs directly from the company’s/employer’s website. As any job seeker knows, the BEST place to find an open position is on the company’s actual website, so this concept is genius. Some people I know have complained it’s crashed on them, but it hasn’t happened to me so far.
• JobCoach by Buoyant Life LLC…We ALL need someone to keep us encouraged during our job search, and better yet, someone who knows what they’re TALKING about. This app is definitely for the active job seeker. While it is $2.99, it’s totally worth it. It will help you stay focused on what you’re looking for, what areas you need to improve in, and a ton of tips on how to get noticed in your industry. The layout is user friendly and pleasing to the eye, so you’re not confused by what you’re looking at.
• resuMe Editor by TapTapWorks…While I don’t recommend using generic resume layouts, some people just need all the help they can get. If you’re one of those people who just can’t use Microsoft Office to save your life (and if you can’t, I’m not sure how you’re using your iPhone), then this is for you. You can just put in your information and actually send your resume out through the app. It’ll keep track of where it’s sent it for you so you don’t resend to the same company. Plus, it lets you move sections and have a little bit of freedom. If you NEED to have something like this, this is the one to have.

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