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Top 10 Apps for Career Development

As we head into the end of the year and begin thinking about plans for next year, tools can make a big difference in tracking our goals and actions. Here are some of our top career development and growth apps. Add your favorites in the comments!

Top 10 Apps for Career Development

  • Headspace – we know career development and planning can be stressful! Be sure to incorporate ways to manage your stress.
  • Forest – it can be hard to stay focused. Forest can help you by planting a seed when you start your work, and then a tree emerges! Plus, this app plants real trees while you focus…
  • Otta – Like you otta…look at lots of jobs and opportunities. Consider using it to explore potential careers and jobs.
  • LinkedIn – Developing a LinkedIn profile is critical to your career search. In addition, it is a great way to get to know a company and its leaders (based on what they write, share, etc.). Don’t forget to follow your top 10-20 companies on LinkedIn as well as their CEOs and HR leaders.
  • Progression – this is an amazing website to help you map out your career path and tracks. 
  • Mentorly – It is an app designed to help connect with mentors in your field. It can be great for networking and advice.
  • Glassdoor: This app provides insight into company cultures, salaries, and reviews from employees. It’s invaluable for job seekers wanting to research potential employers.
  • Indeed: One of the largest job search engines, Indeed offers a comprehensive list of job postings and allows users to apply directly through the app.
  • Coursera: A platform for online learning, Coursera offers courses from top universities and institutions, making it great for acquiring new skills or certifications.
  • Udemy: Similar to Coursera, Udemy provides a vast array of courses in various fields, allowing professionals to learn new skills at their own pace.

Bonus!

  • Kickresume – With the Kickresume mobile app, you can create, edit, and manage your PDF resumes and cover letters anytime, anywhere, ensuring you never miss out on an opportunity to apply quickly for your dream job.
  • Handshake – for students – It is an app students utilize to find careers, opportunities, and learn more about company cultures while also displaying their individual profiles.

Each of these apps addresses different aspects of career development, from job searching and skill-building to mental well-being and productivity. The right combination of these tools can significantly aid an individual’s career growth and professional success.

About CareerScope

Since 1963, CareerScope is the most widely-used aptitude and interest assessment platform, serving 1,000+ organizations and millions of job seekers. CareerScope is an assessment tool for career advisors that allows you to measure your clients’ unique abilities and interests to design optimal career pathways. What they discover through CareerScope expands possibilities in ways that ignites new levels of confidence and excitement for you and your job seeker, together.