JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013

CNET Editors' review

Resume-writing software has been around for years. There's a lot of it out there, and most of it's pretty similar. How about a resume writing aid that actually helps you find a job by organizing, improving, and facilitating your job search? JobTabs Job Search & Resume is just such a miracle worker. It will help you compose the perfect resume for your skills, experience, education, and career goals out of a wide range of resume styles and options. But where JobTabs stands apart from the crowd is in helping you use your resume. It will coordinate multiple resumes, cover letters, and prospects, and it will search the Internet for potential leads that you can check out. A job application wizard makes for quick, easy, and error-free forms and applications.

Upon installing, JobTabs lets you check online for its latest version and select automatic updates. As per the name, tabs under the main window select Recruiters, Employers, Networking, Resumes, Resources, Reports, and, last but not least, Jobs. There's a lot of detailed documentation to help you navigate the program's many features, such as tips for preparing and motivating, guides to avoiding common interview errors, and accessing job-search blogs.

A good resume program can help your job search by emphasizing your organizational skills, your professionalism, and your attention to detail. JobTabs Job Search & Resume is the candidate that really shines because of the many ways it helps organize and assist your job searches. It's free to try for 15 days and $49.95 to buy.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "A 5 STAR Job Search and Resume Management tool!!!"

    January 29, 2013  |   By schoenl688

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1805

    Pros

    As an independent Business Consultant and ERP Systems Developer, I am required to be informed of current sourcing requirements where my skillsets and experience match within the marketplace.

    The skilled individuals who have developed "JobTabs Job Search & Resume Builder" have provided what can only be characterized in the following way:

    1.) An Elegant solution to a very critical task for any Job Seeker.
    2.) Comprehensive in features and functionality.
    3.) Excellent in all aspects of Task Management and Workflow alerting stratgies related to job search management.
    4.) Effective and easy to use Resume Management.
    5.) Crossing all of your "T's" and dotting all of your "I's" followup scheduleing and routing.

    I am certain that are several useful and effcient features and functions that I have yet to discover within this product offering and I urge anyone and everyone to invest in this product. You will not be disapointed in your business decision to do so.

    Cons

    I have not encountered any adverse elements with this product.

    Summary

    An elegant solution for manageing all aspects related to Job Searches and Resume information.

    A must have for anyone anticipating or currently in today's competitive job market.

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Crash city - Let's all buy the FULL version!"

    December 14, 2012  |   By Mattman1980

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1717

    Pros

    I really don't know. How do you run this program without having to send an error report every other click of the mouse?

    Cons

    Crashed on update, crashed on browsing, crashed on uninstall. Yeah, let's all buy the full version. Yippee! (sarcasm)

    Summary

    I can't even really give this much of a rating. I am running Windows 8 and this software keeps on crashing. Yeah, like I'm really going to shell out $50 for a software program that can't even send an error report when it crashes... I am soooo disappointed.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "So simple to manage a job search!"

    October 15, 2012  |   By AsiaJason

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1717

    Pros

    Manage complex or simple job search effortlessly.
    Every resume/cover letter can be tailored to each job easily.
    Handles versioning simply.

    When I spoke with a hiring manager, I had the version of the resume he had in front of him, with no guessing.

    If I spoke with someone at a convention, I added them to my contact list, and could decide wether to follow up with them or not, with a complete history.

    Extremely easy to use, but very powerful.

    A snap to send out dozens of customized resumes, with custom cover letters.

    NO MESSY Word files and email clients with attachements all over the place. It really made life simpler for me.

    Cons

    No Cons. It works. Very well.

    Summary

    I used this for my job search. It actually made it *fun*. Not only that, but I could focus on finding qualified leads, and let it take care of all the technical details of managing the process, from start to finish. Minimal time was spent on sending the resume, from the moment of finding a qualified lead, to the sending of the customized resume/cover letter - in the format the employer wanted, by the method the employer wanted, with filenames the employer wanted.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Essential Software That Works - Who Would Have Thought"

    August 13, 2012  |   By lawlock2012

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1709

    Pros

    Take it from a professional formally mired and overwhelmed in the blood sport known as online job hunting - JobTabs offers the ultimate cure for the common obstacles besetting a job candidate , that is lack of focus, inability to effectively follow up
    a job application and general frustration. In my opinion the program's "Dashboard" and "Job Search Agents" functions alone justify the cost of JobTabs but when you add in
    the fact that this software solution forces you to turn a "hit or miss" amateur job quest into a professional organized campaign for employment, the price truly becomes secondary . Combine this program with the resources of LinkedIn and I believe your
    job search effectiveness will increase at least tenfold.

    Cons

    Undetectable so far

    Summary

    If the economy was as good as this program JobTabs would not be needed - sad !

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  • 5.0 stars

    "The Best Job Search Investment I Made!"

    March 9, 2012  |   By solarpond

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1686

    Pros

    JobTabs has been a huge help in my job search. The customer service has also been excellent and it is that service which prompted me to write this review. These guys solved a nasty problem with my installation. It turned out that my anti-virus program was deleting one of the files used to run JobTabs. After temporarily disabling the anti-virus program, JobTabs installed perfectly and I was able to start my anti-virus program again. I am very appreciative, because the JobTabs guys did all the work themselves over the internet which was really great. They also pointed out a lot of superfluous programs I had running. Removing them did a lot to free up my computer memory.

    I also wanted to mention that they are very responsive. I made some recommendations on some things I would like to see added and they had them coded and delivered in a matter of weeks. That is unusual for ANY company!

    Cons

    In my experience - none.

    Summary

    I was hired for a consulting position and I start on Monday! JobTabs really helped keep me organized during my search. I will continue using it on a limited basis to keep up with contacts and future job opportunities and will recommend it to others who find themselves looking for a job.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Great software--MUST HAVE for an organized job search!!"

    December 20, 2011  |   By jmadaris

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1671

    Pros

    I started using JobTabs 6-7 years ago and have only had need of its services for the first three months after that. JobTabs helped me move right into a new job in that short time. By just shaving one week from my job search, JobTabs would have paid for itself many times. In this economy, I can see it saving someone far more than that.

    In the years since I last used it, JobTabs has evidently been busy--the functionality now in this app actually makes the digital part of a job search pleasant (well, almost).

    My customer service story: I am now reentering the consulting arena, and again have need of JobTabs. When I told the people at JobTabs that I could not locate my license of long ago so needed to buy a new one, they declined my offer and gave me a free upgrade!

    Cons

    Can't think of any.

    Summary

    From bitter experience, an unorganized job search is a horrible job search. JobTabs totally addresses that concern, keeping all the bits and pieces of a modern job search nice and tidy.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "it is really good at what its meant to do."

    December 2, 2011  |   By a_adamji

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1671

    Pros

    customer service respond to emails very quick.
    very well thought of program.

    Cons

    a few glitches, which i am told are being addressed at next update. but still functions very well.

    Summary

    would definitely recommend. organises job applications very well. worth it.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Getting better all the time!"

    October 12, 2011  |   By cbondurant

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1667

    Pros

    Cross-referencing converations with everyone you speak to. Let no detail slip through the cracks!

    Save jobs from the web. I always lose paper and no filing system I have ever created on my harddrive has ever really helped me find something, so why not just save them to JobTabs?

    Many, many, many, many resumes. This is the difference between looking for a job and getting a job! : )

    Cover letter builder. I already know what I am going to say and I already typed in my contact information so why would I want to type it in again? (My personal favorite feature I have found in JobTabs.)

    Too many other features to mention. Check it out!

    Cons

    Wish it had a signature feature. Tech support tells me it is in the pipeline, but I already have a job. : ) Maybe when I am looking for a job next time it will be there. : O

    Wish it had a beter way to enter contacts. You have to enter the company first and then add the contact to the company. They just need to make a bigger form for all the info!

    Summary

    Kick ass programm all the way around. Have actually been using it for years (Bought it first time I got laid off. The second time, my employer went under. That was 3 or 4 years in between, but still got a free upgrade!) John and Michael have made so many improvements (some of them at my request) that I needed to give them a pat on the back. Great work guys!!! Thank you for a great program! : )

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  • 5.0 stars

    "JobTabs Job Search and Resume is a 5 star program."

    October 11, 2011  |   By point5

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1667

    Pros

    I have tried every resume/job search software available. None compare to the detail found in JobTabs.

    Cons

    None. New updates are released and the product keeps getting better.

    Summary

    JobTabs Job Search and Resume is a very powerful program. I'm just an average guy looking for work. This program tracks Resumes by revision number and is an awesome contact management program too. One thing is for sure, JobTabs Job Search and Resume was created by professionals.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "This product is very detailed and easy to use."

    June 17, 2011  |   By abujamaal

    Version: JobTabs Job Search and Resume Builder 2013 5.0.0.1664

    Pros

    It has everything you need a winner hands down.

    Cons

    There are no cons to this product.

    Summary

    Purchase it.

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