7 Slick Hiring Apps That’ll Help You Land That Dream Job

November 10, 2017

Job-hunting: it’s everyone’s least favorite thing. Or at least, it used to be—back when churning out rote cover letters and sending them out into the void was the norm.

 But that was before these seven hiring apps stepped in. With super slick interfaces, user-friendly experiences, huge databases of cool gigs—even dating-app–style swiping—they’ve made it easier than ever to embark on that dream job quest. Whether you’re planning a big and bold career change or looking to target new talent at your business, these apps make it simpler than ever to put yourself out there (and get noticed, too).

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1. HIRED: These days, managing interview requests, doing research on prospective companies, snagging salary data, and otherwise keeping tabs on your job hunt is as simple as pulling your phone out of your pocket. Credit goes to Hired: the savvy, well-designed platform that makes applying to jobs actually, well, pretty fun. The app even provides you with a dedicated Talent Advocate...and gives you 300 smackeroos if you do land a gig through their interface. Win-win-win.

Image courtesy of Hired.
2. PLANTED: Born out of founder Connie Wong's own frustrations with the inefficiencies of the hiring process, Planted acts like your personal job concierge. The platform hunts for gigs for you, sending regular, curated round-ups of positions they think you'd be into, guided by an algorithm that adapts to your preferences. With hundreds of partner companies in the start-up sector, Planted will also fast-track your resume when it thinks you'd be a good fit for an individual gig. Sit back, relax...and get ready to do some work.
3. BUMBLE BIZZ: If your primary association with Bumble is "awkward first dates," then think again. The company's latest product is the just-released Bumble Bizz. Though it's not technically a hiring app, Bumble Bizz is designed to connect you with mentors and make digital networking a breeze—all with, yes, the convenience of a swipe interface. Make connections, get career advice, and see what "the Millennial LinkedIn" is all about.

Image courtesy of Bumble.
4. ZIPRECRUITER: If your job hunt approach is all about quantity, you're gonna wanna download ZipRecruiter. Seriously-there are more than eight million jobs on here. The free app collects and collates job listings from over 100 individual jobs boards, so you can be sure that—no matter how niche your field—you're on top of every new listing that goes live. Even better: After you've uploaded your details to the companion site, applying is as easy as one click (literally).
5. HIRE: The hiring process can be a grind on applicants, but it's no picnic for employers, either. (Hey, a stack of thousands of applications can be kinda intimidating.) If you're on the hiring end of the equation, then Google's newly debuted Hire app is about to make things a lot less stressful. Aimed at smaller businesses, it syncs with Gmail and Google Calendar, provides a collaborative platform for multiple team members to weigh in, and keeps tabs on the candidates you're excited about. Thanks, technology!
6. SWITCH: If you've done so much swiping that it's basically a reflex at this point, then the Tinder of hiring apps is for you. Meet Switch, an app that lets you browse through hundreds of job listings with a quick flick of the wrist. More importantly—if, like your dating life, you need to keep your job hunt on the down-low-the app's discretion, and ability to hide your profile from your current employer and clients, is definitely an asset.

Image courtesy of Switch.
7. JOBR: Monster is the granddaddy of job listing sites...but if their website feels a bit creaky these days, it's worth downloading Jobr. The savvy swipe app has a Millennial-friendly interface, and—after being acquired by Monster last year—its content now includes a larger aggregation of gigs than ever before. Sign up with your Facebook account, upload your resume, and set your swiping finger to double-speed.
1. HIRED: These days, managing interview requests, doing research on prospective companies, snagging salary data, and otherwise keeping tabs on your job hunt is as simple as pulling your phone out of your pocket. Credit goes to Hired: the savvy, well-designed platform that makes applying to jobs actually, well, pretty fun. The app even provides you with a dedicated Talent Advocate...and gives you 300 smackeroos if you do land a gig through their interface. Win-win-win.

Image courtesy of Hired.
2. PLANTED: Born out of founder Connie Wong's own frustrations with the inefficiencies of the hiring process, Planted acts like your personal job concierge. The platform hunts for gigs for you, sending regular, curated round-ups of positions they think you'd be into, guided by an algorithm that adapts to your preferences. With hundreds of partner companies in the start-up sector, Planted will also fast-track your resume when it thinks you'd be a good fit for an individual gig. Sit back, relax...and get ready to do some work.
3. BUMBLE BIZZ: If your primary association with Bumble is "awkward first dates," then think again. The company's latest product is the just-released Bumble Bizz. Though it's not technically a hiring app, Bumble Bizz is designed to connect you with mentors and make digital networking a breeze—all with, yes, the convenience of a swipe interface. Make connections, get career advice, and see what "the Millennial LinkedIn" is all about.

Image courtesy of Bumble.
4. ZIPRECRUITER: If your job hunt approach is all about quantity, you're gonna wanna download ZipRecruiter. Seriously-there are more than eight million jobs on here. The free app collects and collates job listings from over 100 individual jobs boards, so you can be sure that—no matter how niche your field—you're on top of every new listing that goes live. Even better: After you've uploaded your details to the companion site, applying is as easy as one click (literally).
5. HIRE: The hiring process can be a grind on applicants, but it's no picnic for employers, either. (Hey, a stack of thousands of applications can be kinda intimidating.) If you're on the hiring end of the equation, then Google's newly debuted Hire app is about to make things a lot less stressful. Aimed at smaller businesses, it syncs with Gmail and Google Calendar, provides a collaborative platform for multiple team members to weigh in, and keeps tabs on the candidates you're excited about. Thanks, technology!
6. SWITCH: If you've done so much swiping that it's basically a reflex at this point, then the Tinder of hiring apps is for you. Meet Switch, an app that lets you browse through hundreds of job listings with a quick flick of the wrist. More importantly—if, like your dating life, you need to keep your job hunt on the down-low-the app's discretion, and ability to hide your profile from your current employer and clients, is definitely an asset.

Image courtesy of Switch.
7. JOBR: Monster is the granddaddy of job listing sites...but if their website feels a bit creaky these days, it's worth downloading Jobr. The savvy swipe app has a Millennial-friendly interface, and—after being acquired by Monster last year—its content now includes a larger aggregation of gigs than ever before. Sign up with your Facebook account, upload your resume, and set your swiping finger to double-speed.