Best Free Tools for Job Seekers

When you’re job searching, it’s always a good idea to take advantage of the resources that are available to make your hunt for a new job easier. There are free tools and apps that will help you figure out what you want to do, match your qualifications to jobs, find job listings fast, and ace the interview.

Here’s a selection of free tools you can use to expedite your job search or your switch to a new career.

Try an Online Career Quiz

When you’re not sure what you do or you’re considering a career change, a career quiz can help you find options to explore. These types of career tests are a terrific (and even fun) way to learn about jobs that you may not have considered.

Try these free online career quizzes to find out what you want to do in your next job.

Match Your Skills to Jobs

Not sure what you’re qualified to do? Do you want to explore new job opportunities? These skill-matching tools are designed to help you decide what your next new position could look like. They will give you a list of options. Then you can learn more about the jobs which sound the most interesting to you.

Practice Interviewing Online

Are you ready to ace the interview? Even if you’ve interviewed a lot, it’s always a good idea to practice and brush up your skills. These free online interview practice tools will help you make the best interview impression. Some of them even have real people you can practice with.

Calcuate Your Net Pay

Are you wondering how much a new job will pay, what your overtime will be, or how much a raise will impact your take-home pay? These free paycheck calculators will help you figure out your net pay.

Earn Extra Cash

If you’re looking for a quick, easy way to make a few extra dollars or you’d like to market your skills to boost your income, you can use an app to find gigs and jobs, apply online, and get hired. Here are apps you can use to earn extra money.

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