6 Great Smartphone Apps for Job Search - CareerAlley

6 Great Smartphone Apps for Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. According to an infographic on Beyond.com (The Online Job Search Goes Mobile), 77% of Job Seekers Use Mobile Job Search Apps. That is a huge number, and if you are in the 23% category (those not using mobile job search apps), you are at a serious disadvantage. Why use a mobile app? The best time to use a mobile app is when you are away from your computer and have some time on your hands. A perfect example is when you are on the train or bus going to work (not when you are driving). Why, you may ask? Those who apply to jobs first have the best chance at an interview (assuming you are qualified). Sounds good, but which Android job search apps should you use? [easyazon_link asin=B00KHC1FYG locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Simply Hired[/easyazon_link] From one of the top job search sites, the Simply Hired app allows you to access one of the largest job search databases to look for a job when you are on the go. Search for jobs using a location or app use your current location, save jobs, email jobs, view job descriptions, search history and apply to jobs from the app. Similar to their web-based job search, the app has a user friendly interface. Put your title, skills or company in the search bar and your city, state or zip code in the location bar and off you go (you can select relevance before you start your search). Recent searches will show on the home screen. [easyazon_link asin=1118822218 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]LinkedIn[/easyazon_link] Not just a great business social networking site (you already know that), but a very good job search tool as well. You can view and save jobs as well as leverage your network in your job search. LinkedIn recently released a job search specific app ( LinkedIn Jobs). Job title or key word is at the top, followed by a space for your location, then you just search. The ability to apply for the job is easier than the SimplyHired app. Or, you can save the job for later. Additionally, you can track your applications as well as notifications. Monster Another name we all (should) know, although some other sites have become more popular, Monster also has iPhone/Android apps. Monster, however, allows you to sign-in as you do on your desktop, leveraging saved searches, creating a new search or viewing recent searches. Like the other apps, enter the job title, skills or[easyazon_link asin=0071406735 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]keywords[/easyazon_link] and your city, state or zip. You can filter the results by posting date, job type, career level, educational level and search radius. Like the LinkedIn app, you can you can apply, but it looks like the app makes you save the search and then apply from your desktop. A solid app with lots of functionality. Indeed Provided by with one of the best known job search sites, Indeed has both and iPhone and Android apps. Like Monsters app, you can sign-in, view your current resume, save jobs, email the job and view the job. Once you view the job, you can apply (typically from the companys site). You can apply with the resume you have stored on Indeed. Beyond The browser version of this site sometimes has annoying ads that are confusing (see Career Builder below), but you can link to the browser account via the app (although the initial sign-in on the app is confusing). You can set email alerts and pick your industry from the app. You can apply directly from the app, see search history, save jobs and also see articles/videos on job search. And yes, there is an iPhone app and an Android app. Same as the others, job title, location and distance, plus you can pick a category. Search jobs. Not as easy to apply to jobs directly as some of the other apps. Career Builder (iPhone/Android) This app asks if you want to synchronize your stuff from your existing CareerBuilder account or create a new account. If you forget your password or username you are out of luck until you get to a desktop. There does not seem to be a way to reset it from the app (unlike the others). You can search jobs, see recommended jobs, create favorites, see or add resumes plus a few other options. Once you find and view a job, you can apply through the CareerBuilder app. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by