Encontrar empleo puede tardar meses y para muchos esto puede resultar desalentador.
Para facilitar la búsqueda de trabajo, las personas pueden descargar una gran variedad de aplicaciones móviles.
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Por ejemplo, existe Wirkn, y es perfecta para aquellos que quieren trabajar en hotelería o ventas y en la ciudad donde viven.
La aplicación también permite que los usuarios creen videos de presentación.
Otra aplicación, JobAware, compara los salarios de algunos trabajos en diferentes ciudades. Además ofrece varios recursos y consejos para encontrar empleo.
Pero si la persona desea conectarse con otras de su misma área de trabajo, asistir a conferencias y a otros eventos profesionales, puede utilizar Reach.
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Sin embargo, Raúl García, experto en tecnología, resalta que son muchas las personas que descargan estas aplicaciones, pero que para competir con los demás, hay que destacarse de una manera única.
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Job Hunting Apps
— Mike Wendland
Whether you’re a recent graduate, looking for a summer job, or seeking to change careers, job hunting apps can give you an advantage over others in the market.
I have three you might not have heard of yet.
Job hunters looking for nearby jobs in retail or hospitality should consider the app called Wirkn. It finds local employers who are hiring and you canapply to multiple jobs at the same time. Wirkn even allows you to make video cover letters and it has networking capabilities with co-workers once you’ve landed a gig. The app is free for iOS and Android.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, looking for a summer job, or seeking to change careers, job hunting apps can help you find that perfect position.
WEAU’s Courtney Everett and Jesse Horne shared a few of their favorites in Thursday’s “What’s App with That?” segment.
Job hunters looking for nearby jobs in retail or hospitality should consider the app called Wirkn. It finds local employers who are hiring and you can apply to multiple jobs at the same time. Wirkn even allows you to make video cover letters and it has networking capabilities with co-workers once you’ve landed a gig. The app is free for iOS and Android.
With Memorial Day behind us, it’s officially summer in our minds. (And for those still in school for a few more days or weeks, it’s close enough.) But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to find a summer job and earn some extra cash. Though your options may be more limited than they were a few months ago, plenty of companies — whether corporate, retail, food service, or beyond — are still in hiring mode. You just have to arm yourself with a few strategies for landing a last-minute gig, and keep an open mind in the process. “Be ready to say yes and jump into any job opportunity that comes your way,” Todd Dean, CMO and co-founder of job search app, Wirkn, tells Teen Vogue. “You have to make securing a job your priority and keep an open mind. You never know what type of experience, referrals, and opportunities can come from a summer job.” Ahead, some tips from Dean and Derek Szeto, Wirkn’s CEO, on how to get hired this summer.
It’s officially job-hunting season. Whether you’re in search of a temporary summer gig, or a full-time career opportunity, the process can be a daunting one, to say the least. Where do you look for quality roles? How do you weed through all of the irrelevant posts? How do you make yourself stand out, and keep your applications from getting lost in the shuffle? There’s an app for that. The following seven apps can act as your best friends, your agents, and your advocates, making the tedious job search far less painful.
Summer is so close, we can taste it. But, with the realization that warm weather and school-free days are fast approaching comes the realization that the clock is ticking on landing a summer job. But it’s not too late. Whether you’re looking to make some extra pocket cash to fund your summer fun, or want a full-time, paying gig to keep you occupied until you go back to school, there are plenty of options outside the standard seasonal internship or retail clerk jobs.
1. Offer traditional neighborhood services.
In the age of digital everything, it’s easy to forget that there are still some jobs that exist outside the virtual realm. Derek Szeto, CEO of job search app, Wirkn, recommends offering your services for various tasks that your neighbors will inevitably need help with. “Make it known in your neighborhood that you are available at a moment’s notice to complete jobs during the summer,” he tells Teen Vogue. “Mowing the lawn, car-detailing, and babysitting can all add up and these jobs won’t require you to travel far to earn that extra buck.”
The One Question You Should Ask at the End of Every Job Interview
— PETER ECONOMY
While we all know that resumes and applications–and anything else we submit on paper–take priority for getting our foot in the door with a new employer, there’s one thing that ultimately determines whether or not we get the job: The interview. How do we nail it? Read on to find the one question you should definitely be asking–and why it works so well.
Interviews are crucial for employers to put a face to a name, as well as to see whether or not they think the person would be a good fit for the company. That being said, it’s of utmost importance not only to put your best foot forward, but also to show that you can add something to their team. When interviews do fail, they leave so many applicants wondering just what they did wrong. The trick to circumventing this problem, however, is actually easier than it seems.
Sometimes, the solution is simply to ask.
According to Francois Jobin, co-founder and Chief People and Operations Officer of local job search site Wirkn, the one question to ask is this:
“Have I said anything in this interview or given you any other reason to doubt that I am a good fit for the role?”
This question clearly demonstrates your confidence to the interviewer, and your true intent on getting the job (which may be exactly what the interviewer is looking for in you, and may itself lead to a job offer).
In addition, by asking directly for critical feedback, you accomplish three important things–even if you aren’t offered the job. First, you are able to discover how the interview affected your chances of being hired. Second, it can also allow you to clarify issues that may have served as pitfalls during the interview process that you didn’t even notice. Finally, it’s a great way to get personalized tips in order to better prepare for your next interview should it be necessary. After all, the only thing worse than making a mistake is not learning from it–and making the same mistake over and over again.
Although this question may seem overly bold and daring, it is one that’s absolutely necessary to know how you’re doing professionally. Who knows, by taking this small, short-term risk, you may just reap some very rewarding, long-term effects–such as landing that job.
It’s a strange thing to be interviewed for a job by a robot on your phone.
The robot in question in this case is Wirk’n, a chat “bot” found within the popular messaging app Kik. Bots are quasi-intelligent automated programs you “talk” to by text, the same way you might with a friend or relative.
In trying to find the right job for me, Wirk’n asked me six questions. Among them, “Who would you rather be friends with?” and “Which movie would you rather see?”
I picked Katy Perry and The Wolf of Wall Street from the respective options, leading the bot to proclaim me a “Party Animal.” A GIF of the Muppets’ Animal thrashing on his drum set illustrated the point.
Being a party animal apparently fits well in sales, which is presumably why the bot presented me with a couple of job openings at nearby retailers. Tapping on them took me to the full postings and further taps offered me the chance to apply.
If I’d followed through, I’d have sent my details to the prospective employers and had the chance to upload a 30-second video introducing myself. I’m quite happy with my current employment so I didn’t, but I quickly got the point of the bot: The process is simple, kind of fun and totally mobile.
Remember being in high school or college and on the job search grind? You just needed a job fast. The struggle of lugging that manila envelope full of resumes (even if it was the coolest resume ever) around to each store in the mall, putting on a cheerful face and hoping to catch the manager before they went on their lunch break was REAL. And we’re not talking about an awesome Apple or Google retail store, either. Imagine if there had been an app for that. Well, now there is! The kids today are so lucky.
Wirkn is a new app that connects job-seekers with retail employers, helping wannabe retail workers land great jobs from the comfort of their couches. But make no mistake, CMO and co-founder Todd Dean tells us that Wirkn definitely isn’t the easy way out. The app includes an option (and about 80 percent of users opt for it) to create a 30-second video cover letter, letting employers know more about you and your strengths, and giving you automatic valuable face time with hiring managers. “That’s one of the ways we’re driving quality candidates to these retailers,” Todd says. “You’re not just clicking on a link and uploading your CV. There’s a certain amount of effort required, which drives our user base to be more qualified.”
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Job Search Bot is Latest Offering at Kik's Bot Shop
— Alexis Kramer
The use of new technologies to match job applicants with employers is becoming more prevalent. Online personality assessments, digital video interviews and even mobile video games are already in use in the job market.
The next stop is bots—those automated accounts that interact with users.
Teen messaging app Kik Interactive Inc. announced a partnership with mobile employment solution Wirkn April 19 and the addition of the job search bot designed to help youth enter the workforce.
Users could already chat with a number of brand-created automated accounts in Kik’s bot shop. They could, for instance, consult with an H&M; “personal stylist” bot about building an outfit around a particular piece of clothing, or chat with the Weather Channel’s personal weather bot to get daily and seven-day forecasts.
Now, the newest job bot can chat about job opportunities and help employers find talent.
“Think of the Wirkn bot as a personal career coach that’ll help you find a job based on your availability, personality, interests, and location,” Kik said in a blog post.
How does it work? The Wirkn bot asks users a series of personality questions and then presents a list of job openings that may be good fits. Kik users can apply to a selected job by creating a profile and uploading a 30-second video cover letter.
Although Kik’s audience is primarily teenagers and young adults, older job seekers need not shy away. A Kik spokeswoman told Bloomberg BNA that the Wirkn bot is for anyone.
