Press Association
Sunday 12th February 2012
The Government has launched a new mobile phone application aimed at making it easier for jobseekers to look for work.
The idea is that people will be able to enter their location or job types and then see exactly where vacancies are being offered.
Employment minister Jim Knight said: "In this digital age being online is not a luxury, it is a basic right. Evidence shows that access to the internet improves exam grades, earning potential and can save up to £600 on family bills
"I am committed to getting people online, improving the customer experience and saving money through a better, more efficient use of technology.
"Giving people access to the internet in jobcentres and expanding the tools available through the introduction of the app are just two elements of this work."
Around 13% of vacancies - a total of 350,000 - advertised through Jobcentre Plus each year only accept electronic applications, meaning that people missed out if they were not online, said the minister.