JobServe Labs - Articles in Connect: iPhone Job Search

JobServe Job Search iPhone App v2.0 Released

2010-03-11T18:00:00Z

The newest version of JobServe Connect – Job Search is now available on Apple iTunes.Check out the features here and download it here (this link will open iTunes)

Job Search v2.0 to be released very soon

2010-03-09T00:14:00Z

We are pleased to announce that version 2.0 of our successful Job Search iPhone app is to be released very soon. We have listened to all the feedback over the last five months and believe that the new version of the JobServe Connect – Job Search iPhone app will be even more successful. Here on JobServe Labs we would like to give you a preview of what to expect and also a few screenshots of what is to come.

This release contains a major upgrade in new features, suggested updates and fixes.

New Features

Salary search option provided using our two ended slider – be as specific as you need.
Refine your search directly from the search results screen.
Apply for jobs quickly (see below for more details)
Register on JobServe quickly and easily via your iPhone.

Link to Online Job Seeker record on JobServe

Log in to your website account.
View your latest jobs applied for.
Run any of your Saved Searches from your online account.
Get useful candidate messages from your online account.

Applying For Jobs

JobServe announces the first fully featured Job Application system to be released on the iPhone – no web pages to navigate, completely in the app. This system fully compliments the application system provided by JobServe on the website.

You will need a candidate record and a CV on your account. You can simply log in to your account via a standard web browser and upload a CV or take advantage of the AddMyCV feature – details of which are provided on the iPhone app.

Once eligible you will be able to apply for jobs in as little as two taps. If you have answered all required questions before, you can simple review and tap "Apply". However to change any answers simple review each question in our easy step by step process and then Apply.

Useful updates to existing features

Main search screen remembers options between sessions.
Search assist remembers selections between sessions.
Fields are better aligned when keyboard is shown.
Useful keyboard toolbar buttons aid navigation.
Better feedback of activity via “Please Wait” dialog.
Auto scroll results to the top when paging.

And much, much more…

Don’t delay, download the app now and get the update from Apple as soon as it is available on iTunes.

Important update to iPhone Job Search

2009-10-28T22:37:47Z

A few of you had noticed that when entering a location in the iPhone App (i.e. not using the Jobs Near Me option) the numbers of results did not match similar searches on the website. Also it appeared that changing the proximity distance for these searches had no affect – in fact all searches were running “zero miles”.

Yesterday we made a change to our core web services supplying Job Search to the iPhone and we can confirm that now the proximity distance is having the desired affect.

We would like to thank those candidates alerting us to the issue – please continue to feedback to us as you can help to make this app and others in JobServe Labs more effective.

The JobServe Labs Team

Job Search iPhone App Update

2009-10-27T09:47:37Z

The JobServe Job Search iPhone App (available here) has been on the App Store for just under a week and we are very pleased with the overall reception so far. In this article we would like to discuss the feedback so far and explain some of the issues experienced.

Thank you to all the users that have taken the time to email us with constructive and useful feedback, we have had over 3,000 downloads and at least 50 emails which range from feature requests and suggestions to possible issues with the search or function of the app.

Key features requested:

Provide Salary/Rate search options
Allow user to set the number of results displayed per page
Access Saved Searches from the JobServe website
Apply for Jobs directly from the App
Display the Job Reference and recruiter Telephone number if available
Allow results to be displayed in Best Match or Posted Date Descending order

Suggested improvements to current functionality:

Change the layout of the results to fit more jobs on the screen – better use of real estate
Make the settings option more visible to users

Issues highlighted:

Jobs Near Me functionality causes app crashes for some users
Email job from Full Description screen fails

So we have a good set of request and suggestions already. Currently under review by Apple is a new version v1.01 which will provide new features 2 and 5 above. Cosmetic changes to the layout will display more jobs per page and the settings option is more visible.

In terms of bugs all should be fixed in this new release.

Jobs Near Me – This uses the iPhone API CLLocationManager class and for many users when selected this class returns the location co-ordinates quickly and accurately. However some users experience when in certain locations that this crashes – we have many reports of the same user using the app successfully in different locations but crashing in other locations. Under all testing scenarios we did not experience this, and although not a perfect excuse, we released this with belief that the required precautions were taken. On closer analysis it appears that the CLLocationManager may be returning two results very quickly – even though we have requested specifically to stop updating the location. Users experiencing the crashing sometimes saw results very quickly or just bombed out on the first screen. Users could then use the Location box for searching instead as a workaround.

The new release will be out as soon as possible and we value your continued feedback.

Following this release we will be planning another release which will contain Sort Order options and Salary Searching.

We are also working on the Application platform which will allow users to apply for jobs directly from their phone using our Job Application process similar to the JobServe website. The only requirement will be to have a JobServe candidate record and maintain a CV on the website.

JobServe Connect – Job Search for the iPhone released

2009-10-21T15:21:02+01:00

We are happy to report that the JobServe iPhone app “JobServe Connect – Job Search” has now been approved by Apple and is available from the App Store on iTunes. We thank all the users that pre-registered for the app and you should all have received your launch link to download the App.

So far response has been very good and we encourage even more of you to send us emails with suggestions and general feedback, we’ll post details of what features will be making the next release as soon as we can.

If you would like to get the iPhone app now please use this link to download from iTunes