Having the right tools can make your job search run smoother. Saving even a little time on some of the steps in the job search process can give you more time to spend on hunting down good job leads.
It’s the same scenario when you’re building, managing, or changing your career. Saving time and money frees you up to focus on your attaining your goals and objectives.
Here is a selection of free career and job search tools that will help you explore career options, job search more efficiently, ace the interview, find job listings fast, write and proofread your resume and cover letters, manage your career, and get paid what you’re worth.
The basic version of all the products, services, and tools is free. There is a charge to upgrade in some cases, but you don’t need to invest in the premium features unless you want to do more than is provided at no charge.
Free Career and Job Search Tools
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Free and Easy Ways to Improve Your Computer Skills
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Free Online Computer Classes
Free (or low-cost) online computer classes in several different categories including basic computer, data science and analytics, programming, marketing, productivity, and graphic design.
Free Interview Practice Tools
One of the best ways to practice for an interview is to spend some time reviewing (and answering) frequently asked interview questions. Here’s a selection of free interview practice tools to try.
Free Resume Builder Websites
There are hundreds of online resume builder websites, and many of them say that they are free to use, but some charge to finalize or download your resume. Here are some actually free resume builder sites.
Free Tools to Match Your Skills to Jobs
Here are some free tools that show you how to match your skills to possible job options, how to upgrade your skills if you need to, and tips for showing employers you have the qualifications they are seeking.
Google Job Search Tools
Google has free resources and tools to help you with every step of the job search process and beyond. Here’s how to use Google’s tools for job searching.
CareerOneStop Career and Occupation Tools
CareerOneStop has a wealth of free tools you can use to assess your interests, explore careers, match your skills to jobs, learning about training programs, and find job listings.
Grammarly Free and Quick Proofreading
When you’re applying for jobs, it’s important to send out cover letters and resumes that are perfect. With Grammarly, you can do that quickly and easily online. Grammarly instantly checks your writing for grammar, punctuation, style and more.
Indeed.com Job Listings
Search for jobs on the world’s #1 job site and post your resume on Indeed to make it easy for employers to find you. Indeed.com users and save time by searching many sources of job listings with just a click or two.
JibberJobber Career Management
Your job hunt will be much smoother if it’s organized. JibberJobber provides a quick and easy way to organize and manage your career contacts and job search.
LinkedIn Interview Preparation
Use LinkedIn’s interview preparation tools to practice answering common interview questions and get interview tips and advice.
My Skills My Future
Are you interested in changing jobs? Use this free tool to get a list of options. Enter a job you’ve had, and get a list of occupations that require similar skills.
Resume and Cover Letter Examples
Spending some time looking at examples can help you write interview winning resumes and letters. Review these free examples of resumes and letters for many different occupations.
Skills List for Resumes
Lists of skills for resumes, cover letters, and job applications. You’ll find the most in-demand skills that employers want listed by type of skill and type of job.
Word Processing Software (Download)
If you’re more comfortable working on your laptop than online, consider one of these free word processors that you can download to your personal computer.
Word Processing Software (Online)
Here are 7 free word processors that are quick and simple to use online. You can work from your web browser and won’t need to download anything to your computer.
