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In today’s very competitive job search market, those who get there first have the best opportunity of getting the interview. Recruiters and hiring managers receive more resumes than they need to fill their job openings. Those qualified candidates that deliver their resume in the first round have the best chance.
Imagine that you are out for lunch one day and you get a call from a Recruiter who has this amazing job opportunity, but he needs your latest resume in 15 minutes. You are nowhere near a computer, all you have is your smartphone. What do you do? Well, if you are “state of the art”, you use your cellphone to grab
Okay, you get the picture. If you have the right tools at your fingertips, you definitely have an advantage in your job search.
In today's very competitive job search market, those who get there first have the best opportunity of getting the interview. Those qualified candidates that deliver their resume in the first round have the best chance.
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If you are not near a computer and need to access
- Google Docs (Android or iOS)
- Smart Office 2 (Android)
- SmartOffice (iOS)
- MS Office.
- If you have an iPhone, Apple’s Page’s app is fully integrated.
Where are your Files
There are many apps to access files you may need (but don’t have) on your smartphone or in the cloud. You probably already have and use one or more of the apps listed below. Some of the more popular apps are:
- Dropbox
- iCloud Drive
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Box
- Files (iPhone and iOS only)
job search on your Smartphone
All of the popular job search sites (see a partial list below) have both a smartphone app and their web interface. search and allow you to react quickly if an amazing new opportunity pops up.
- job search
- indeed
- Linkup
- ZipRecruiter
- Monster
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Who do You Know
Who you know (and how you leverage them) is probably the most important tool in your job search and LinkedIn is a really important tool (with really good smartphone support). Xing, Meetup, Jobcase, and Opportunity are some of the alternatives.
Get That Job
So many of the posts on CareerAlley have been about leveraging the Internet in your job search. But you can also find job leads and apply from your smartphone. Many of the well-known job search sites have their own apps. Take a look at indeed.com (aggregates jobs from a number of sites), Careerbuilder (supports iOS and Android) and of course Monster jobs.
Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these revised and updated tools and recommendations.
