Photos: 10 mobile apps that make job hunting and networking easier

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Photos: 10 mobile apps that make job hunting and networking easier

By Brandon Vigliarolo January 19, 2017, 11:14 AM PST bviglia

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Photos: 10 mobile apps that make job hunting and networking easier

1. Good&Co

Considering a change of scenery for the new year? If so, these 10 job-hunting, gig-landing, and networking apps are for you.

First up is Good&Co, which uses personality quizzes to help you find the right job match. If you’ve ever used the dating app OKCupid, which is famous for its quizzes, Good&Co will feel familiar.

Linking your Good&Co profile with LinkedIn will pair you with companies that have a corporate culture that matches your personality, at least according to their metrics.

Good&Co is available for iOS and Android.

SEE: Hottest jobs in tech (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

2. LinkedIn Job Search

LinkedIn offers a separate app for job searching, and it operates a lot like searching for a job on the LinkedIn website. You can follow posts, get notifications, and track jobs you looked at and applied for.

LinkedIn Job Search is available on iOS and Android.

SEE: IT jobs in 2020: A leader’s guide (ZDNet special report) | Download the report as a PDF (TechRepublic)

3. Monster Job Search

Ever wished you could swipe your way through job postings like you do on Tinder? If so, Monster Job Search is the app for you. Previously available under the name Jobr, Monster Job Search works just like Tinder: Your profile is your resume and you swipe to apply for jobs.

Monster Job Search is available for iOS and Android.

SEE: Hottest jobs in tech (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

4. Dice Careers

This job search app is only for people in the tech industry. It packs some pretty neat features, like comparing a job posting’s salary to the average for similar positions in that region.

It also has an area for planning your career in the IT industry, where it pulls from your resume and experience to show what you should plan on next.

Dice Careers is available on iOS and Android.

SEE: IT jobs in 2020: A leader’s guide (ZDNet special report) | Download the report as a PDF (TechRepublic)

5. Job Search by Workpop

Workpop’s goal in creating this app seemed to be to make a job search platform for hip, urban, tech-savvy millennials. You can post photos, answer questions to help show employers “the real you,” and even take short videos to accompany your application. It also has an excellent search feature and community forums.

Job Search by Workpop is available on iOS and Android.

SEE: Hottest jobs in tech (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

6. Glassdoor Job Search

Glassdoor is always full of information about a company and a potential job, and its mobile app is no different–you can find all sorts of useful information about a job posting in this app. It also has a neat “Know Your Worth” feature, which analyzes your career, potential advancement, and salary trends over time.

Glassdoor Job Search is available on iOS and Android.

SEE: IT jobs in 2020: A leader’s guide (ZDNet special report) | Download the report as a PDF (TechRepublic)

7. CareerBuilder Job Search

CareerBuilder’s app doesn’t offer any unique features–it’s just a job search app that lets you apply to positions. It does it well, so if you’re looking for a solid app without any unnecessary bells and whistles, this is the one for you.

CareerBuilder Job Search is available on iOS and Android.

SEE: Hottest jobs in tech (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

8. Indeed Job Search

Indeed Job Search is a simple app. As long as you’re signed up for an Indeed account, you’ll be able to do all the same things from your smartphone that you can do from your computer.

Indeed Job Search is available on iOS and Android.

SEE: IT jobs in 2020: A leader’s guide (ZDNet special report) | Download the report as a PDF (TechRepublic)

9. Rake - Job Search Simplified

Rake has features that make it more of a job search hub. When you save a job, either in the app, via the iOS sharing option, or with the Chrome extension, it creates a to-do list and allows you to make notes and sort jobs by different categories or statuses.

It’s an impressive app if you want to stay organized during your job search. In fact, it can easily supplement other apps on this list as well as work alone.

You can only get Rake on iOS right now–sorry Android users.

SEE: Hottest jobs in tech (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)

10. ZipRecruiter Job Search

Image: ZipRecruiter, Inc.

10. ZipRecruiter Job Search

tZipRecruiter’s app isn’t particularly different from other job hunting apps, but it does offer one-touch job application through the app and will notify you when HR has viewed your application. The latter can be handy for keeping an eye on where you are in the process.

tZipRecruiter Job Search is available for iOS and Android.

Also see

Interview questions: Cloud engineer (Tech Pro Research)
Employers: we’ll boost pay, and even some training, for cloud computing skills (ZDNet)
Which IT job role is right (or wrong) for you? (free PDF) (TechRepublic)
Photos: The 10 top tech jobs for 2019 (TechRepublic)
Gallery: The 10 most useful job sites and what they offer (TechRepublic)
The 10 best companies to work for in 2019 (TechRepublic)

Image: ZipRecruiter, Inc.

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