This post contributes to our (unofficial) technology theme for the month of August! While this blog has extensively explored traditional aspects and tasks for the job search (writing a resume, interviewing tips, getting involved in the community), today we are going to identify three apps that will improve your efficiency and effectiveness with 1) creating an e-signature; 2) leveraging your connections; and 3) networking.
1) SignEasy
Our own Alyssa Baker (Administrative Assistant at the Career Center) is a huge proponent of SignEasy. SignEasy is FREE and has a phone (supports Apple and Android devices) AND a web app. No more printing your cover letter, signing your name, and scanning your cover letter back into Symplicity! This app allows you to important your file, sign using a mouse or your finger directly on the document, and re-save the file with your signature
2) Discoverly
Discoverly is a Google Chrome app that is designed to integrate Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with Gmail. If you are only connected to someone (ex. an employer) on one platform, it identifies mutual connections you may have across other platforms. Information is power! Mutual connections help turn “cold calls” into real possibilities for networking to lead to a new internship or post-graduate opportunity.
3) LinkedIn
Before you groan and click away from this blog post, hear me out. Obviously, our office recommends that you have a profile on LinkedIn. It can be intimidating and daunting to imagine building your professional network online, but think of the LinkedIn app like a professional Tinder. You’re sitting, waiting for class to start and, instead of swiping left or right, you swipe through connections the site suggests for you. Spending just 5 minutes a day sending connection requests can ensure you’re up to date in no time. Also, you can quickly send a connection request to someone right after a networking event – while you still remember their name and they still remember yours. In addition, if you need a starting point, be sure to check out the UMKC School of Law Alumni, Students and Friends group on LinkedIn as well.
Tagged: applications, networking, professionalism, resources, social media
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