7 Tools Every Job Seeker Needs

7 Tools Every Job Seeker Needs7 Tools Every Job Seeker NeedsIf you are considering a job hunt or revamping your current search in 2015, these are the tools and apps you need to succeed in finding your next opportunity 1. Email signature. Your email signature is possibly one of the most important branding tools youre bedrngnis taking advantage of. Its your chance to let everyone know what your expertise is, how to contact you and where to learn more about you online. Employees are often required to add the company logo, tag line and contact information to email signatures. As job seekers, an email signature is a subtle way to remind people what you do. Quick tips The most important information to include is your name, phone number, email address, desired occupation and link to your LinkedIn profile. An easy solution is to use an app like WiseStamp to create and insert your signature. 2. Active and robust LinkedIn presence. LinkedIn has become a go-to source for companies of all sizes to seek out talent. While your profile will be similar to yourrsum, it is not exactly the same. LinkedIn is a social networkwhere people share information. Besides having a profile rich in content and media, you should also share newsworthy articles to help build your online reputation and stay connected with your network. Quick tips You must have a headshot, a headline that describes what you do and a summary where you tell your story. But dont stop there.Embed a presentation that summarizes your experience or includes testimonials. Have you downloaded the SlideShare app for LinkedIn? What about the LinkedIn Connected or Pulse apps? EMAIL OUT TO HANNAH.?These tools give you a better mobile LinkedIn experience. 3. An easilyaccessible, on-the-go rsum. There will be occasions when someone wants you to send your rsumASAP or when you arrive at an bewerbungsgesprch and your rsumis MIA. Save your rsums so you caneasilyaccess them and share them from your mobile device. Quick ti p Being able to access important documents from anywhere is critical not only in your job search, but at work, too. Learn how to save and share documents using Dropbox or Google Drive, which provide free storage and are easily accessible from any device. 4. geschftliches miteinander cards. This may seem old-fashioned, but business cards make life easier. When you meet someone new or reconnect with an old friend, just hand him or her your card at the end of the conversation. Quick tip Your business card need only include the information you want to share your name, occupation (or desired occupation), phone number, email address and links to any social media profiles, like your LinkedIn URL. If you want to use something more high-tech, try one of the apps that allows you to share your card from your phone, like CardDrop. Or pick up a business card with FullContacts Card Reader. 5. Your perfected pitch. You only have one chance to make a great first impression. Dont blow it. Youl l need it when you meet people and they ask what you do. Youll also need one customized for every bewerbungsgesprch you take. Your pitch conveys what problem you can solve for an employer. Use words and language to ensure your unique style and personality come through. And avoid rsum-speak or jargon that isnt universally understood. Quick tip Keep your pitch under a minute, and practice so it sounds natural. If you need some guidance, check out the myPitch app created by Karalyn Brown of InterviewIQ. 6. Target list of potential employers. Rather than searching job boards all day, looking for the perfect job and getting lost in the black hole of applications, why not approach people inside companies you would like to work for? This route is more work up front, but it will help you stand out and rise to the top of the referral pile if you make the cut. Quick tip There are tons of apps for finding posted jobs, but what you really need is additional help networking. Dont miss Alison Doyles new app called Career Tool Belt. Its loaded with job hunting tips, including the 30 Days to your Dream Job series to guide you day by day. 7. A dose of motivation. Job searching tends to lead to frustration. Rejection is an unfortunate part of the process. Invest time doing things that rejuvenate your energy and keep you feeling hopeful, such as exercising, volunteering or learning a new skill. Keep moving forward and create to-do lists and follow-up actions every day. Quick tip Whether you use a calendar system or an organizational app like Any.do, mapping out your weekly activities helps maintain momentum and puts you in the drivers seat. Hannah Morganwrites and speaks on career topics and job search trends on her blogCareer Sherpa. She co-authored Social Networking for Business Success, and has developed and delivered programs to help job seekers understand how to look for work better.