The recruitment space is undergoing a mobile revolution, as is every
other industry. With the smartphones overtaking the world in a
never-before-seen manner, companies are leveraging the power of mobile by
launching specialized, easy-to-use apps. These apps are providing the user with
a viable alternative to the desktop sites. Here is how mobile apps are taking
the recruitment and job search industry heads on.
The mobile revolution has almost every known
industry under its invigorating effect. The speed at which smartphones are
being adopted worldwide makes for a cause of taking the mobile-first path. Whether it is the billion dollar companies
like Google and Facebook, or a not-so-famous firm with limited global
footprint, mobile is a part of everyone’s future strategy..
The recruitment industry, although woke up late to the utility of
smartphones, have rapidly caught up with the rest of the world with launch of
numerous easy-to-use applications on different platforms. Whether you are an
Android fan or an Apple loyalist who settles for nothing less than an iPhone,
there are a number of applications for both the platforms to make job search an
easy and quick affair. Windows does not yet have that big developer support and
hence, will take some time before it enjoys the same importance from app
developers and recruitment companies as the other two platforms.
How your smartphone can get you a job?
As per the predictions of
Technology-research firm IDC, mobile devices will overtake desktop and laptop
as the preferred method of accessing the Internet in America by 2015. Similar
trends will be followed throughout the world. Recruitment firms believe that
mobile recruiting will help them engage low-wage workers and young candidates
who may not have a computer but use their smartphone for pretty much
everything.
However, there are a number of
challenges in the face of mobile recruitment, the biggest of which is creating
a seamless and user experience. Searching of jobs doesn’t always translate
to job application as the application process can be too lengthy, and
cumbersome to complete on a tiny-screen with a touch-based keyboard. The new
age mobile app developers have identified these issues and are addressing them
in the most recent iterations of their applications.
Here are some of the ways a mobile app can help you as a candidate looking
for a change or new job:
Fast and easy to use: Mobile apps are designed to run on the
limited processing power of a smartphone, and hence they are faster than their
respective desktop versions. Besides, most modern smartphones now come with 3G
or LTE capability providing for higher internet speeds and lower access
times. To keep them light on the
smartphone system, developers keep the apps neat and tidy, without any
unnecessary features. With lesser features, there is less ambiguity regarding
the various functionalities and hence makes for a user friendly experience.
Mobility: The biggest benefit of using mobile apps is actually an
advantage that comes inherently with using a smartphone; the mobility. You can
access the vast database of jobs anytime, anywhere. People are used to going
online while sitting on a bus or waiting for a metro. If you are looking for a
change of job, it is even easier to pull out your phone and see what else is
out there for you.
Whether it is building a resume that
you need help for, or career planning, there is a mobile app for everything.
While on one hand Pocket Resume helps you get an impressive and a job-specific
resume within minutes, Interveiw Prep Questions offers examples and suggested
answers to common interview questions. Then there is this app called iPQ Career
Planner that helps you identify which career path is ideal for you.
With so many applications and the
increasing use of smartphones, one thing is for sure; job search is never going
to be same again.
Guest Author Bio:-
Saurabh Tyagi is a new media
enthusiast with professional experience as a blogger. He keeps an eye on the
top technology trends across the world and pens his thoughts for leading online
publications on topics related to career, technology and education.
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