Job Search iPhone Apps
There are a variety of job search apps available for your iPhone and iPod Touch. You can download apps that search for jobs by keyword and location (using the iPhone GPS function), email job listings, keep track of your contacts, and even create a resume.
Many iPhone applications are free. Before you buy an app, check for reviews in the iTunes store to make sure it’s worth investing a few dollars.
How to Find iPhone Job Search Apps
To download an app to your iPhone, visit the App Store by tapping on the icon on your phone and search for the application you are interested in. Or, visit Apple’s online App Store and use Power Search to search for an application or Browse to review applications listed by category. Both the Business and Social Media have useful apps for job searching and managing your career.
iPhone Apps for Job Searching
BeamME (free)
BeamME is an application that allows users to send virtual business cards. “Vcards” can be sent to devices via SMS and email. The recipient typically only has to open the message and click one button to add you to their contact list with no special phone, software or registration required.
Careerbuilder.com (free)
The careerbuilder.com iPhone app offers a way to search through the network of jobs available on careerbuilder.com. Users are able to search and view jobs by keywords, salaries, and descriptions which can be emailed to contacts. Users also have the ability of searching for jobs via the iPhone GPS capability and view jobs in the area they are currently in. Googlemap provides a map of the city that the job is located in.
Craigster (.99)
Craigster puts the full power of craigslist on the iphone. Users can view and post jobs on the site.
iJob (.99)
iJob allows users to search through an extensive database of millions of job listings. Users can search by industry, company, location, etc. With the iphone’s GPS system, iJob will pinpoint your current location on display jobs within a give radius of your position.
Job Compass (free)
Job Compass uses iphone’s geo-locator and finds open positions within a given radius of the users location. Users are able to read descriptions of jobs, call with questions and even apply directly from the iphone.
Job Frenzy (.99)
Job Frenzy is powered by the job search engine Indeed.com. Users can search for jobs by email and location then save the jobs and email them to themselves or a friend.
Linkedin (free)
Linkedin allows users to take their professional network with them wherever they go. Users can have immediate access to their contacts and important updates such as when someone in their network posts a lead for a new open position.
Now Hiring (.99)
The Now Hiring application allows users to search US and international job sites. With Now Hiring, users can filter their searches by location, full time/part time, date posted, and many more options. With the favorites tab, it is easy to pick up where you left off and email listings with the touch of a button. Now Hiring list jobs in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and India.
Resume PRO (1.99)
Create a PDF resume on your phone with Resume PRO by inputting personal and professional information. You can preview your resume and email as a PDF to yourself or someone else. There’s also a generic cover letter you can include when you send your resume.
TwitterFon (free)
Keep up-to-date with Twitter from your phone. Use TwitterFon to see your friends, replies, and messages timeline, plus see favorites, and send or reply to a tweet.
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