1. 44Score
This web-based resource is a toolbar that can be downloaded onto Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers. When you submit an application online, the toolbar detects it and is able to save the information and automatically file it to the 44Score website along with the name of the employer, job title and date that the application was submitted. Job seekers can keep track of each application made through different channels in one place and more easily manage next steps.
2. JibberJobber
JibberJobber is not only an online tool for organising and tracking a job search, but is described as a ‘personal relationship manager’ that allows users to optimise their business relationships throughout the duration of their career. Membership to the site is free and users are able to organise their contacts and keep track of the relationship strength of each one. In addition, applicants can organise information on specific companies that they wish to work for.
3. Resunate
Resunate is a CV tool that helps candidates to produce a CV that is best tailored to the exact job. Users upload their CV to the tool as well as the job description of the role that they are applying for. The software then scores the CV in the same way that an employer’s applicant tracking system would, feeding back a score out of 10.
4. Resumup
Resumup helps job applicants create visual layouts and infographic CVs to enable your passion and skills to stand out. The ‘Career Roadmap’ tool is also a useful resource for organising the current job search and making larger plans towards long term career goals. The tool generates a timeline and career path based on reaching a particular goal, with information on qualifications and skills that need to be gained at each step. It also identifies your contacts that could be of help along the way.
5. EKnowID
Recruiters and employers are increasingly researching potential employees based on their online presence, including their social media profiles and online work portfolios. EKnowID is a resource that allows individuals to carry out background checks on themselves so they are aware of how they appear to recruiters. The analysis takes two weeks to carry out but provides the opportunity to optimise the image that potential employers can see
6. Big Interview
Big Interview offers online interview tutorials where users can pay for three instalments of industry-specific content. An on-screen interviewer asks the questions and the user records answers to be reviewed at their leisure. As well as the tool for interview prep, the site features a blog full of useful tips to cater for all different interview types.
7. My Interview Simulator
My Interview Simulator provides over 100 mock interview questions organised into categories and topics that are used to simulate mock interviews. It also features audio prompts to help users respond to each question and includes text-based tips and example answers so that candidates can thoroughly prepare.
8. Payscale
Payscale you can discover what equivalent professionals are being paid for the job that you are applying for. You can therefore be informed about a fair salary offer for your new position. The website requires you to enter your search criteria such as job title, company and location, and then complete a questionnaire including experience and qualifications. Payscale uses its database of 40 million salary profiles to determine the correct salary based on those with the same job in the same city.
9. The Muse
The Muse offers job advice, interview tips, and lots of great job listings. The Muse also offers great office photos and interviews with companies so you can learn a bit about a company’s personality and character before applying to a job there.
10. Glassdoor
Glassdoor is useful when you’re about to interview at a company and you’re not sure what the culture is like. The site offers employer reviews from anonymous current and former employees to help you judge if you will like to work at a particular company. They can also often tell you what salary offer you should expect. The best part is the interview reviews. These can be an extremely helpful way to prepare for an upcoming interview, especially if all the reviews alert you that you need to prep a certain way.