The number of unfilled vacancies has never been higher in the Netherlands than it is now. Looking for a new job? Then this is your chance! These vacancy apps for iOS are the easiest way to find the job that suits you.
Job apps that work
At the end of June 2018, some 251,000 vacancies were open in the Netherlands. This is evident from figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Especially the number of vacancies in the catering industry, temporary employment sector and trade is increasing considerably. Due to the large number of vacancies, employees receive a permanent contract more often and faster.
A good time to find the perfect job. That is why we have listed 4 vacancy apps that will help you do that best:
1. YoungCapital
YoungCapital mainly focuses on ‘young professionals’ and recently graduated job seekers. In the YoungCapital app you can search for vacancies based on location, profession and employment. In addition to full- and part-time jobs, vacancies for traineeships and holiday jobs can also be found in the app.
You can easily save interesting vacancies for later, or receive notifications when new vacancies become available in your area of ​​interest. YoungCapital also helps job seekers to present themselves as well as possible with the application. Upload a video motivation, for example, with which you can apply. Or do the Talent Scan: a test that gives you insight into your talents. This can be useful to mention during a job interview.
Have you found a job through YoungCapital? Then the app offers useful tools for employees who work via the temporary employment agency, for example to hand in time sheets, to declare hours or to pass on availability.
2. LinkedIn Job Search
LinkedIn is the well-known social medium to get in touch with companies and other professionals. Daughter app LinkedIn Job Search is specifically aimed at finding a suitable job and vacancies.
It is nice that others are not informed about what you are applying for, for example, as LinkedIn itself does share updates of your activity. In addition to searching with various filters, the app also gives you recommended vacancies based on your profile, searches and vacancies viewed.
In addition, it is possible to use your LinkedIn network. Only search for vacancies within companies where people you know already work. It often helps to have contacts already running around if you want to enter a company well.
3. Monster board
Monsterboard’s job search app will find the most suitable jobs for you, based on your resume. This way, the app saves you a lot of time that you would otherwise spend digging through pages full of irrelevant jobs.
Monsterboard lets job seekers play a kind of job Tinder. Swipe through vacancies and swipe left if you don’t find it interesting. Enthusiastic about a vacancy? Swipe right to apply immediately, or save the job posting for later.
In addition to applying with your uploaded resume, you can also apply with your Monsterboard profile. If you have questions about application procedures, vacancies or anything else, you can go to a special chat bot.
Indeed
Indeed has a database of millions of vacancies, because the app lets you search for a job at companies worldwide. Ideal if you don’t necessarily want to stay in the Netherlands for work. This way you can search for vacancies in more than 60 countries.
Searches are saved. As a result, you will first see these open positions every time new vacancies have been added. If you want to wait to apply for a specific position, you can easily set a reminder via the Indeed app.
What is special about the app is that other employees can also read evaluations about companies. This way you can see at a glance how a company scores among employees and whether it suits you. You can also add reviews about your current or former employer.
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