Maybe you worked part-time in retail or had a job as a lifeguard each summer, but getting your first full-time job after college requires definite diligence.

Fortunately, there are apps you can use to maximize your effectiveness and get closer to landing a gig that gives fulfillment. Here are six apps you need:

1. LinkUp

Most of today’s best job-searching apps emphasize convenience, which is great for ensuring a cumbersome user interface doesn’t become so time-consuming that the job search threatens to take over your life.

However, some online resources have outdated listings, meaning you might spend time applying for a position that’s no longer available.

LinkUp is a web-based app that substantially reduces that possibility. It offers verified listings directly from employers’ websites. Once you find a suitable listing, click on it to go straight to the company to apply.

Also, LinkUp doesn’t require signing up to use it, so you can start searching straight away.

Cost: Free

2. Huntr

Job searching means keeping track of resumes, cover letters and contact details among other essentials. Also, have you ever felt unsure whether you actually applied for a job or just thought about doing it? Staying organized is a must when aiming to get your first post-college job.

Huntr is a Kanban board-style app aimed at people looking for employment. Move job possibilities into different categories — such as applied, rejected and interview — to indicate progress visually.

You can also give college advisors or family members access to your Huntr board, letting them check out your prospects.

Cost: Free, with premium versions starting at $7.99 per month

3. MeetingPlay

Getting yourself out there by attending job fairs and conferences could give you valuable face time with people who have relevant leads or at least tips to give your search more momentum.

However, standing in a crowded meeting hall and looking at the sea of people understandably makes most attendees wonder where to start.

MeetingPlay is an app used by event organizers to help them facilitate networking opportunities among attendees.

It uses algorithms to find worthwhile people to meet based on information you provide. Setting up times to chat with them is simple, too, because you can do it directly in the app.

Cost: Free for event attendees

4. Newton

You chat to friends to coordinate when to get dinner at the dining hall or use a messaging service to ask your lab partner for clarification before a chemistry final, so why not incorporate chat-based messages into your job search, too?

Newton is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to screen job listings for options based on your criteria. The bot may also ask for specific details before suggesting positions to you.

You use Newton in Facebook Messenger as if chatting with anyone you know in real life. It’s also possible to upload your resume or LinkedIn content through Messenger or check out provided job links.

Cost: Free

5. Shapr

Thanks to apps like Tinder, not to mention the slew of touchscreen gadgets available, we live in a swipe-happy society. Shapr caters to that reality by providing you with 10-15 potential networking connections per day based on information you offer.

Match with someone, then get the opportunity to send a direct message and set up a meeting that could give juice to your job hunt through face-to-face interactions.

Cost: Free, with Plus versions ranging from $19.99-69.99 with the rate based on subscriptions for spans of time

6. Leap.ai

Are you graduating with a tech or business degree and feeling eager to work at a startup company? Leap.ai is an emerging app specifically aimed at people meeting that description. Uber, Wayfair, Zoom and Evernote are just some of the employer partners that work with Leap.

You can use the iOS app to get career-advising sessions or find job matches that come with guaranteed interviews.

Also, make your qualities stand out by submitting a background story that highlights your accomplishments, passions and goals more than a resume can. That content gets sent to employers along with more traditional job-seeking documents.

Cost: Free

Tech Tools to Improve Your Job Hunt

Looking for work isn’t always straightforward. Fortunately, these apps can help you navigate through the job market with enthusiasm and prove you’re ready to excel.

The first step is getting your details seen by hiring managers and similar professionals. These apps can help you meet that milestone.