We’re on the go with access to the internet all the time. When you find yourself waiting for an 
appointment, you probably find yourself reaching for your smartphone. Companies are finding new ways to reach people like you through mobile marketing. Without a budget for this type of marketing, let’s focus instead on how you can make the most of your downtime by using apps designed for job seekers. These are some you may want to check out:
- myPitch is an app to help you practice and perfect your pitch.
- The LinkedIn Job Search app (for iOS is available in the US only for now) sends you jobs, lets you learn about the company and check out who you know that already works there.
- Keep a copy of your resume on hand at any time using Dropbox or other cloudstorage option.
- And if you must search job postings, then use the the mobile app for Indeed and other job boards you use.
- Did you know that Smartphones and tablets have caused Internet use to increase 93% since 2010 according to comScore?
via Top 5 Marketing Trends For Job Seekers.
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