by With the advent of the global crisis, and so many companies trying to cut down costs by reducing the staff, job hunting has become a very tough affair. Nowadays job seekers have to get creative and locate jobs just as they become available, and send their applications as fast as possible. There are many great websites where you can find latest job vacancies, but it is very important to keep track of most recent jobs also when you are on-the-go. Read on this article to find out which are the top 5 iPad apps that can help you to look for a job and give you that extra boost to finally land your dream job.
1. Beyond.com
Besides being free and availing you with job vacancies via push notifications before they are listed on the Internet, it also provides you with articles that help you prepare for interviews, perform better on the job and succeed in your career. You can either save your job search or add it to your favorites list and share it with friends via SMS or email.
2. Job Search
The free Job Search app for iPad by Indeed.com is a multinational job search engine. It has great features that memorize previous searches, fast load search results, and view jobs added after your last search.
3. CareerBuilder
The greatest thing about the CareerBuilder app for iPad is that it’s completely free and can connect you to the best job opportunities specific to your career field and job type. It allows you to use Global Positioning System (GPS) and various parameters like job type or industry to find your dream job. You can save your job search, share relevant jobs with your friends and edit or create CVs directly on your iPad.
4. TechCareers
TechCareers app for iPad is also free and perfect for those job seekers who are interested in being kept updated about high tech jobs worldwide. You can also narrow down your search to a particular area of interest or job. You can then attach your CV directly from your iPad or fill in the form provided by the search engine. TechCareers App for iPad has also a built-in GPS function, and it helps you to locate jobs that are near you, no matter where you are located in the world.
5. Monster
Monster job app for iPad is free to download and can be very useful even for those who already have an account on Monster.com. With this app you can create job alerts and receive specific descriptions of different job vacancies as they are added to the system. You can also save and edit your saved CVs and other documents offline. In case you are not able to complete your application, you can always save it and access it through your email account later on.
Remember to check for apps related to employment searching agents in your home country. For example, if you are living in Nigeria, it’s better to search for employment at TradeStable’s job vacancies page than looking at InfoJobs, since the first will gave you broader and better results. As the saying goes “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”, so you should toughen up, forget those old newspaper and magazine ads, and start using technology to your advantage.
