Top 10 Android Apps for Your Job Search

Top 10 Android Apps for Your Job Search On this blog we recently featured a brilliant post which highlighted iPhone apps that aid job seekers out there, this post highlights apps for the competing Android operating system! Job seekers need every bit of help they can get to navigate todays difficult job market. The economy is in the doldrums, and the employment landscape is extremely competitive. As you know the old days of grabbing the newspaper, looking up the Help Wanted or employment classified ads and simply placing a phone call to set up an appointment for a job interview are few and far between. A modern-day search for employment involves a lot more than just scanning the job boards and submitting a resume. Potential employers, recruiters and human resources departments know exactly who they are looking for. They are looking for individuals who pay special attention to detail on their job search. Hiring managers can tell if a job applicant has done his or her homework about the company and the position they are applying for. Tech-savvy job hunters already know that the Internet is a vast depot for job vacancies, yet there is no central job repository or clearly established protocol for conducting a job search. The job application process these days demands different strategies and plans of action. Some of the new paradigms that job seekers must adopt include online social networking and instant availability. Thanks to the proliferation of Internet-connected smartphones, job seekers can now take their job search on the road and be immediately notified of the results their efforts are bringing. A smartphone powered by the Android mobile operating system can be transformed into a powerful job hunting device with the right applications. From resume writing tools to interview tips and from networking to organizing, the following Android apps will help you get the job you deserve: 1. LinkedIn The premier online social networking platform for business professionals is an absolute must for all job hunters. LinkedIn is the only social network that truly connects employers and recruiters with job applicants. Hiring managers conducting a background search may want to spy your Facebook page, but serious employers will really consider the social worth youve amassed on LinkedIn. 2. Best Resume Tips That old staple of the job search process, the resume, is still one of the most important factors when it comes to landing a job. Sticking to a single resume for all applications is not recommended; job seekers should keep different versions of their resume handy and be able to quickly modify them as needed. The Resume Tips app is a great pocket reference guide to remind resume writers not only about the golden rules, but also savvy tips and warnings. 3. Job Search by Indeed.com The most widely downloaded job search app in the Android marketplace aggregates and organizes millions of job openings that can be searched intuitively. 4. Monster Job Search Monster has been one of the premier Internet job boards since the early days of the dot-com revolution. The Monster Android app has many exclusive listings not found anywhere else, and it allows job seekers to instantly apply for a job with just a couple of screen taps. 5. LinkUp Job Search Engine With so many applicants for each vacancy, several companies choose to keep their job openings on their own corporate websites instead of listing them on an Internet job board. LinkUps Job Search Engine allows users to search and apply for these discreetly posted openings by category, company, keyword, or location. 6. Evernote This wonderful app is a favorite of journalists and researchers, but it has proven very useful for job hunters. Evernote records, categorizes and organizes everything, from notes to online clippings, and from audio recordings to photos and videos. Evernote is great for making post-interview notes and recording contact information. 7. ResumeMaker On-the-Go Job seekers should never find themselves without resumes on their Android devices, but should that awkward moment ever arrive, ResumeMaker On-the-Go makes it simple to craft a spiffy resume directly on a smartphone. 8. ResumeBear It seems like eons ago that employers used to send a polite note to job applicants that a resume had been received. The massive amount of resumes flying around in cyberspace these days has made that courtesy practically impossible, leaving job seekers in the dark about whether their resume has been viewed at all. ResumeBear is a tracking tool that sends a notification to Android users the moment that their resume is opened. 9. RealTweets Job Networking Can you find a job in 140 characters or less? Many employers and hiring managers swear by Twitters lightning-fast message delivery and social networking functions. RealTweets Job Networking delivers job search-related tweets to Android devices in real-time. 10. Hire*a*Droid All the major online job boards like SimplyHired, Indeed, CareerBuilder, and LinkUp can be searched at once with Hire-a-Droid. This nifty app channelizes all search queries into a clean, standard format. Users can submit their resumes right from within the app, and prior job queries can be saved so that familiar keywords such as bilingual administrative assistant can be turned into a job agent. With so many apps to choose from, career success is right at the fingertips of Android users. Have we missed any other Android apps that can be helpful to job hunters? Please let us know! Author: Isaac Bullen is an Android user and probably one you could call a fan-boy, he currently works in digital marketing in the UK on behalf of a range of clients specialising in everything from healthcare news to fiduciary management. His spare time is consumed learning to cook, reading endless blogs on Google reader and cycling.

Shark Tank in Philadelphia with Miller Lite Tap the Future

Shark Tank in Philadelphia with Miller Lite Tap the Future Five teams of entrepreneurs pitched their business to a panel of judges consisting of Philadelphia based entrepreneurs along with Daymond John, FUBU founder and judge on the ABC show Shark Tank on June 12th in front of a live audience at the Dave Busters showroom. Daymond John explains the concept behind Miller Lite Tap the Future The goal of the competition? Similar to Daymond Johns Shark Tank, the five teams competed for $20,000 in funding on behalf of the Miller Lite Tap the Future  live pitch event and for a spot in the final round of the Miller Lite Tap the Future business competition against the winners from similar events in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami   to win the grand prize of $200,000.

Getting Into Banking 4 Key Tips for Aspiring Female Financiers

Getting Into Banking 4 Key Tips for Aspiring Female Financiers Several years ago the banking sector was solely seen as the dominion of cigar toting men, running rampant on testosterone and otherwise relying on masculine bravado to climb to the top. Needless to say, a lot has changed since then. In todays world the banking sector is far more receptive to females, with women holding top posts as CEOs at some of the worlds leading banks and financial institutions.   For females looking to get into banking then, theres never really been a better time. With the worlds financial markets open to all ranges of people from all kinds of social backgrounds, banking jobs are now a hot favourite among many new female graduates coming out of college as well as many others with different educational backgrounds. Scoring a job like this? A lot easier when you keep the following four things in mind.   People Skills  Developing client relationships, keeping co-workers in the loop as to whats happening and answering the calls and requests of upper management makes up a large part of what its like to work in the banking sector today. For people looking to enter the industry, developing great people skills is absolutely essential. Show youre a warm, respectful and inviting person, one who takes the time to carefully listen and deliver on whats expected and youll put yourself in pole position for a job. Perhaps get requisite experience in other customer-facing roles, or perhaps take on volunteering work to show you can deal with a whole range of people, these are the kind of things that will help make any application stand out.   Knowledge  In depth knowledge is an absolute fundamental for aspiring candidates looking to enter the banking world. Take your time to learn about the sector, what the most pertinent issues are impacting the industry and who the key players are behind the scenes. When lining up applications demonstrate your expertise and knowledge of the organisation in hand. Research them thoroughly online and in-person. Seek out people working in the sector and continually strive to learn. You never know when these meetings might help develop into something that can help mutually benefit both parties involved.   Technologically Skilled  Gone are the days of ledger books and other outdated banking processes. Technology, as it has in so many other sectors, has changed banking from class to mass, with online banking continuing to grow in popularity and the number of tools people use to bank becoming more intuitive and direct. Make sure you keep up to date with whats happening technologically in banking. Understand the new processes being implemented and show that you have experience using them both as a customer and as someone helping to craft and implement these new systems.   Analytical Managing risk is another core concept of banking. As a candidate looking to get into the industry you should show your ability to be calm under pressure and your ability to be analytical without being emotional. If you gain competency in these skills through other work experience or through any other extracurricular activities, the better. Recruiters want to see your ability to be able to handle pressure and work in a measured way. Do this and youll no doubt deserve your place on any shortlist.   Getting into banking, for anyone, can be challenging given the competition. Work hard to develop these core fundamentals however and youll be well on your way.  

The Job Market Changed Have You Noticed - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Job Market Changed â€" Have You Noticed - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Unpredictability and uncertainty in the business world shorten employment tenure. There are several reasons for this: The fast-paced and ever-changing evolution of technology is generating competitive pressures. Consumer tastes are changing and demanding new products and services. And world events are destabilizes; revolutions, wars, floods, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis, and reactor meltdowns are examples. Employers find themselves needing to react via quick adaptation. Company organizational charts the way we used to know them are shifting to meet foreseeable demands for staffing needs. Thus, the result is a contingent and temporary labor force. Statistics show that people change jobs on an average of every three yearsâ€"some of them staying with the same employer but in new roles and some joining a different employer. Recruiters will have an increased role in matching job seekers with jobs. About half of all new openings at large employers are nowadays filled by internal mobility but still under the control of a recruiter. The rest of the openings are filled by new hiresâ€"also via a recruiter. The hiring manager makes the final decision about whom to hire, but recruiters can block job seekers based on their own discretion. It is evident that job seekers’ interactions with recruiters will increase. In many cases, recruiters are not viewed favorably by job seekers. They are considered the necessary [d]evils. Most job seekers don’t understand the pressures on the typical recruiter. Each recruiter works simultaneously on filling 15 to 20 job openings. Recruiting is a human resources task but functionally reports to and is evaluated by hiring managers. Recruiters rely on applicant-tracking-system technology but have to make final decisions based on interviewing every reasonable candidate. Recruiters don’t know the details of the job more than the extent of the information supplied in the job description. And recruiters are very much under time pressure to produce results for hiring managers and meet hiring managers’ urgent needs. How to increase your chances of being selected as a good candidate by recruiters Follow the instructions precisely in terms of how recruiters want you to submit your credentials. Demonstrate that you have a keen interest in the position you’re applying for. Be honest and genuine. Come prepared when interacting with them. Don’t cause them embarrassment. They need to present you to the hiring manager. Ensure that you are a match with the job description. Use TagCrowd to make sure your résumé includes most of the keywords that recruiters are likely to use as queries based on the job description. And last, use Jobscan.co (note: the filename ends with .co and not .com) to match your résumé to the job description. In the current job market, the competition is fierce, and to maintain a high level of competitiveness, one has to know what to do and how to adapt to employers’ needs. All of that learning and carrying out are laborious and time-consuming. But don’t give up! A job is waiting for you. Go get it!

Surprise Someone with a LinkedIn Recommendation - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Surprise Someone with a Recommendation Twice earlier this year I opened my email inbox to unexpected recommendations awaiting my approval or revisions. What a thrill! Two lovely testimonials from colleagues in support of me and my work. Needless to say, their kindness made my day. Conversely, I’ve done the same for others. Before I got my surprises, I did so for two  colleagues, at different times. They had both helped me and been extremely generous with their time. I WANTED to recommend them, to help them in this small way. Reaching out to someone whose work you know and for whom you can write a statement that will resonate with their target audience â€" whether they’re in job search or doing business  â€" is a thoughtful way to support them. It’s also just about the best way to prompt them to reciprocate with a strong recommendation for you. And, there are two other selfish benefits to writing recommendations: Each one that’s approved and posted includes a link to your profile, which you can bet plenty of people are following to view and assess you. Your network gets an update about it, helping to keep you top of mind with them. But to me, its the surprise factor and doing something nice for someone you admire without being asked, that really make this a beneficial practice. Related posts: How to Get the Best Recommendations Guide for Executive Branding and Job Search How To Write a Invitation to Connect Executive Job Search: Update Your Network 29 Biggest Mistakes 00 0