"Job hunting is a job... lets make it easier"
Origins
In the begin of this process, I was in the midst of losing a job and at the same time looking for a new meaningful career. The origins of this project started in the middle of a global pandemic which made me focus on this new emerging workforce.
Overview
After 24 weeks, I decided to move forward with developing a job app concept called JopUp. Although this is a concept, there were real challenges to solve and research. My idea has taken me in various direction and continue to change as the landscape transforms daily. Seeking to take this idea to the next level, I use the Design Thinking process which, allowed me to develop an application for job seekers of all backgrounds who use mobile devices to apply to jobs. This job app will use friendly social engagement features to connect you and your personal brand to hiring managers at the beginning of the hiring process.
Challenge
Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, applying for a job was a long process and still is a long process. Studies show that more than half of job seekers quit the application process due to its length and complexity. The application process is not really mobile-friendly. There are job apps and social media platforms that do address the time and complexity of applying to jobs. But talking to various people, there are opportunities that need to be explored. My solution seeks to design a better user experience for mobile device job seekers on a journey to find their next joyful opportunity.
