This document discusses leveraging mobile devices for job searching. It provides tips on improving battery life, securing devices and data, boosting productivity, and using applications to support different aspects of the job search process. Specific topics covered include choosing the right phone and data plan, optimizing settings, keeping software updated, using productivity and file sharing apps, maintaining strong security practices, and taking advantage of mobile capabilities for tasks like scheduling and remote access. The overall goal is to help job seekers get the most out of their mobile technology.

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Leveraging Mobile
Computing in your
Job Search
Thomas (Pete) Petry

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Today’s Discussion
• Devices, Data Plans, WiFi Options and
Pricing
• Productivity (Tools, Apps, Resources)
• Job Site and Applications
• Usability, Connectivity and Sync

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10 Signs it’s time for a new phone
• Touch screen is slow to
respond
• Busted Screen is a hazard
• Battery life won’t get you
through lunch
• Your phone decides it’s
suddenly time to shutdown
(again)
• Your photos and videos look
like they were shot through a
screen door
• Good morning. You are still
out of space
• You flip open your phone to
answer calls
• Plugging in headphones is an
art
• No one can understand what
you are saying
• A 4G or LTE phone can deliver
content up to 10 times as fast
as your aging 3G phone and
5G is soon-to-come

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Battery Myths
• Batteries have Memory
• Off-brand chargers
damages batteries
• Charging overnight
damages batteries
• Don’t use while charging
• Turning off can damage
• Charge it completely
before using
• Putting your battery in the
freezer will extend its life
• Using the internet will run
down the battery faster
than anything else
• Turning off Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, and GPSA will
prolong your battery
• Task Managers prolong
life

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Improving Android Battery Life
• Turn off WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC
and GPS
– Especially GPS!
• Turn on Power Saving Mode
• Tune your display brightness
• Tweak your apps
• Adjust your device functions
• Check your accounts
• Reduce your dependency
on cloud access
• Watch your multimedia
use
• Get a maid
• Get an extended battery
• Adjust the screen timeout

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Spring Cleaning
• Updates and Upgrades
• Unwanted/Unused Apps and Data
• Organize for business and pleasure
• Latest mobile security threats
• Use top apps for increased productivity

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4 reasons your router is slow
• Router Position
• Wireless Interference & Noise
• Your Neighbors
• Your Household

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Router Quick Check
• Keep your router central and high in your home and
away from other objects.
• Keep other electronic devices out of the way of the
router
• Check for Channel interference
• Keep your router’s firmware up-to-date and check its
security settings
• Avoid large downloads during waking hours

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There’s an App for that
• Calendar
• Productivity Tools
• Email
• Social Media
• Work Tools
• News Feeds
• Cell Phone Tools
• Performance Tools
• Wearable Devices
• Shopping
• Utilities (Gas/Electric)
• Employment
• Remote Connectivity
• Text/Messaging/VoIP
• Travel Applications
• Readers/Viewers
• Browsers/Launchers
• Health/Fitness

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Email Attachments
• Adobe Reader
• WinZip
• Microsoft Office Mobile
• DocuSign
• GoToMeeting

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Remote Support
• TeamViewer
• GoToMeeting
• Join.Me
• Skype
• Tight VNC
• Bomgar
• Chrome Remote
Desktop

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Identify Theft
• SSN
• DOB/POB
• DL/Passport
• Account Numbers
• Banking PINs
• Card Exp. Dates
• Security Codes
• Physical Address
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Full Name
• Affiliations
– Memberships
– Employer

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Mitigating Security Risks

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Your Weakest Link
• Where did I find this link?
• What am I expecting to find on the other
side?
• What does the URL look like?
• What do others think of this link?

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Performance and Productivity
• Memory
• Storage
• Battery
• Applications
– Running Apps
– Background Apps
• Chargers
• Data Plan
– 3G, 4G, 4G LTE
• Usage
• Connectivity
– WiFi
– Bluetooth
– GPS
– NCF

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Productivity and Sync

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Job Specific

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Multitasking and ADT

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Devices
• Phones
• Tablets
• Laptops
• Desktops
• Netbook/Chromebook

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Questions?