Land an interview, grow your network, or find your next great job with these mobile downloads. Use your phone as a career-boosting piece of technology and to get you one step closer to your dream job.

App: LinkedIn

Cost: Free

Think of it as Facebook for professionals. This social-networking app makes it easier to stay in touch with alumni, colleagues, and clients – and it also helps you keep an eye on potential employers. Because it’s on your phone, not just your computer, it helps you find time to network. Use it to create a profile, add a skill, join a group, and publish posts to promote yourself. The app has a built-in application function to make applying for a job easier.

App: Interview Prep Bot
Cost: Free

You’ll feel more confident going into an interview if you prepare ahead of time. This app takes you through a mock interview with more than 100 interview questions. This way, you can practice for the most common questions.

App: Resume Star (AppStore) or Resume (Google Play)
Cost: Free

Does your résumé look a little too generic? Now is the time to do something about it. Resume Star and Resume help you to build a professional resume. In Resume Star, you just fill in the required information and the app does the rest for you. In Resume, you can choose from 20 resume templates.

App: Glassdoor
Cost: Free

Want to get inside information on companies or gain a better understanding of the corporate culture? Use Glassdoor! You gain access to a huge database of job listings, company reviews, salary reports, along with info from employees. Of particular use are the likely interview questions you’ll encounter.