Social Apps

You’l| need more than oust access to phone and email to be successful in this world 0f split-second communication. Elves being available via instant messaging and regularly touching base with your professional contacts is critical.

Meebo (Free, app2.me/4l68)

If you’ve obtained work from a number of organi cations or individuals, you’|| need to stay in touch with them. Meebo much like its web counterpart, keeps you connected to all your contacts (it even lets you know via a notification when your connection eventually times out so you can reconnect). It integrates seamlessly with a host of networks~Facebook, AIM, Google Talk, and the like~so you never miss an important conversation.

Linkedln (Free, app2.me/2634)

Half of your job is writing; the other half is net working. Linkedln keeps you connected to past and current colleagues and provides you with ample opportunities to make new ones.The app is not as functional as we would like, considering you can’t update your profile in-app, but it has a gorgeous interface and makes it fun to browse for new leads and keep up with industry news Keep an eye on your inbox, as you never know who might view your profile and take an interest in giving you a new contract