Ok, so you’re currently unemployed. While you continue to save your pennies to pay for next month’s rent, you can’t help but regret your latest purchase: a fancy iPhone. Instead of having shopper’s remorse, let that pricey gadget help you fulfill your true mission—land you a job. From giving you insight into certain industries to prepping you for the actual interview, here are the top job hunting apps every iPhone-user needs to download.
Job Listings
If you’ve been job searching for quite some time, then you’re probably all too familiar with CareerBuilder, Craigslist, Monster, and LinkedIn. But here are some other great sources that can help you find a job.
Job Finder. This easy-to-use app is perfect for finding new job leads. Similar to its online competitors, this app uses RSS feeds to search the internet to deliver job information to you. What makes this app special, however, is that it will only alert you about jobs that match your preferences and job category. There are 73 different job categories to choose from. Cost: .99 cents
JobCompass. This app uses GPS technology to displays available jobs in your surrounding area or current position. This is perfect if you want to find a place of employment that is a short commute to your house or if you have your heart set on working in a specific area. Cost: Free
Layoff News. This app is great if you want to get some insight of what’s going on in the employment arena. Knowing what companies are experiencing layoffs or furloughs can give you a heads up on what places to avoid. Cost: Free
Prepping for the Interview
What’s the point of getting an interview if you just end up blowing it? To make sure you ace the interview, check out these apps.
Job Interview. This neat iPhone app is designed to mold you into the ideal job applicant. Dubbed as a “pocket-sized career coach,” this app not only offers job hunting tips but it also provides you with 100 common interview questions to prep you for your big day. It also allows you to record your answers so you can determine what areas you need to work on. As a bonus it also includes sample “good interviews” so you know more or less how yours should play out. Cost: $3.99
Hire Me! This app is similar to Job Interview as it generates random interview questions, but it offers more questions and for a fraction of the price. Like Job Interview, the app also offers a slew of advice that can help you shine during you interview including directions on how to tie a tie. It also offers internet streaming radio to relax you before you’re interview. Cost: 99 cents
This is a guest post contributed by Kate Willson, who writes on the topics of top online colleges. She welcomes your comments at her email Id: katewillson2@gmail.com.
What did we ever do without the technology we have today? This is wonderful advice for those looking for employment! Thanks.
These applications are so cool and helpful but i doubt that anybody who just lost a job would buy an iPhone. These apps will definitely help you in landing a job A.S.A.P. The prices are cheap and affordable so it won’t take to much on the person who wants to use it.