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8 Inexpensive Mobile Apps to Help Your Job Search

You’re all about maximizing your phone’s mobile apps—and you’ve probably even used it to apply for jobs. And along the way, you’ve depended on apps like Evernote and Dropbox to stay organized and make the process easier. But those basic tools aren’t the only ones you can use to get ahead now.

Today’s job search requires some agility and adaptability. You want to navigate the process and respond to employers quickly and thoroughly from wherever you are. So, whatever the stage you’re in, these apps will help you out—plus they’re all under $5.

To read the all eight suggestions, go to The Muse!

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I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

by Mark Anthony Dyson

One Solution to Conducting a Stealth Job Search–Go Mobile

More and more job seekers need to conduct a stealth job search to stay at their current gig until they seize the next gig–on a mobile device. One of the solutions scarcely talked about is to go mobile.

More than ever, your phone is capable of doing almost as much as your laptop or tablet does. With the right amount memory, security, and current software updates, functionality will be maintained and will do everything. Whether Android or iOS, both will be enough for you to fulfill and execute required documents, applications, and assessments.

Yes, even assessments. Not only the ones to test skill competencies and employee testing but also learning assessments. More and more employers require results before your first interview (likely to be a phone interview or assessment). So your ability to be mobile and agile are crucial attributes to own 2016 and beyond.

Here are some reasons to mobilize your job search:

– Increase search efficiency and productivity. You may need to give up some Netflix, gaming, and Instagram if you’re desiring results sooner than later. Research, emails, and polishing communication is done while waiting for buses, trains, grocery lines, and during break time.
– You can forgo using work property. Unless it’s a long document or communication (solution: do it at home), it can be done on your phone. Even using work Wi-Fi might be problematic for your phone but I know people who use the public library for Wi-Fi.
– Timeliness is essential to compete. Deadlines are critical to meet for new jobs. Forms and other related paperwork are overwhelming.
– Maintain control of your job search. There are many ways to advance your job search from interviews to the final offer. Your readiness will help you keep track of the two or more employers who have started a conversation with you. There are many productivity apps to help you keep track of the communications needed to keep moving forward.
– Learn on the go. Most colleges and training academies have mobile apps to participate whenever you’re ready. Learning is no longer static but now is dynamic.

There are other reasons to making your search mobile ready. There are tools you can also use to create an office from your phone.

To learn more, go to my article on the Daily Muse and read about the tools I recommend to get started.

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by Mark Anthony Dyson

8 Job Search Mobile Apps To Get it Done

This article was originally published on Recruiter.com!

I’m sure some of you still use your laptops for everything, but for more and more people these days, smartphones are the primary Internet-enabled device. For example, my sons and wife all use their phones constantly and go days without touching a computer! And they’re not alone: Mobile Internet usage is now more common than desktop Internet usage. Some even say laptops will be nonexistent in the next few years!

If you’re the type to rely on their smartphone for everything, then you probably want to use it for your job search, too – if you aren’t already, that is. I won’t say this article is a one-stop shop, but it will definitely help you turn your smartphone into a powerful tool for your mobile job hunt.

Here are eight great tools you may want to check out:

1. The Microsoft Office Mobile App

That’s right: Microsoft Office is now available on your smartphone. If your resumes and cover letters are Word documents, then you can now access and edit them right through your phone.

If you don’t want to do any document editing on your smartphone, you should at least keep the Outlook mobile app. That way, you can have all of your email accounts in one place.

2. The Browser on Your Phone

You’ve probably thought of this already, but it bears repeating – especially for those who are new to the mobile job hunt. Your smartphone has at least one browser installed, and it’s probably just as powerful as your laptop’s browser. Use it to search for jobs, research employers, look at job boards – your phone’s browser can do it all.

3. Video Apps

You may need a couple of video apps for those companies that favor video interviews. Skype is the app of choice for most employers, but Google Hangouts is a close second. That being said, it won’t be long before many employers switch over to Blab.

4. Job Search Apps

Having a few job search apps on your phone can certainly be helpful. I am not going to recommend a specific one here, but I do have a few guidelines to help you choose the best one for your needs:

– Use an app that isn’t likely to hijack your phone’s OS. If you have a phone with 16GB of RAM or less, some apps may make your phone stall out. Even if you have more RAM, some job search apps can still slow down your phone. Choose wisely.

– Choose an app that will send you notifications about new job leads. Remember, the app is not a magic wand: Applying quickly may give you a small advantage, but that does not guarantee anything. Still, it’s good to have an app that will keep you updated, even when you aren’t actively using it.

-Speaking of notifications, make sure your app allows you to easily customize notifications. Notifications can be annoying, so you may need to cut down on some of the noise.

5. Spelling and Grammar Apps

If you find grammar and spelling challenging, the Ginger app ($3.99) is what you want. It replaces your keyboard and provides help if you are sending emails or updating your statuses on social networks. Every interaction counts during a job search, and misspelled words can discourage employers from considering you.

6. Online Education Tools

Podcasts, seminars, and even YouTube videos can help you learn more about your industry and increase your proficiency. That, in turn, will make you a much more attractive candidate.

7. Ditch Your Phone’s Voicemail for YouMail

I love everything about YouMail. The free version is cool, because it will send you mp3 copies of your voicemails that you can check from any device. For only $4.99 a month, though, you can record personalized greetings for each caller. So, if Marcia calls, she’ll hear: “Hi Marcia! Mark is not available right now … ” It’s a powerful way to make a good impression on people.

8. Scanning and Faxing Apps

You have many options if you need to sign and share paperwork via your phone. DocuSign and HelloSign are two apps that should give you all you need when it comes to tracking and completing important paperwork.

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Your phone is now ready to be the control center of your job search. You now have a home office and mobile office in the palm of your hands – all because you downloaded the right apps. The new job search is mobile, and it’s only going to get even more so in the years to come. Prepare for it now!