9 free apps college students can use to find a job or an internship

College students entering the workforce right now may face an uncertain future.Associated Press

• If you're a college student or recent grad looking for tools to aid you in your job search, consider looking into new career websites and apps.
• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently commissioned a report from education innovation company Entangled Solutions that highlights several apps for getting young people hired.
• These apps include Pathrise, an online program for tech job seekers that provides one-on-one mentorship, and Tallo, a social networking site where students and recent grads make a profile showcasing their work and match with recruiters.
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Looking for an internship or job isn't easy.

This is especially true in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, where a number of opportunities, mostly internships, but jobs, too, have been cancelled or postponed. If you're a student or recent grad looking for new ways to connect with employers, consider expanding your search to new career apps and websites geared toward matching recent grads with employers.

Recently, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation commissioned a report by education innovation company Entangled Solutions on technology in education and career development. While the report listed dozens of apps transforming education, Business Insider picked several that corporate recruiters are using to connect with college students looking for internships or jobs.

"The emerging landscape of career navigation products features products with a range of different functions, from helping students learn about the career landscape and discover pathways that align with their interests, to helping them demonstrate necessary skills and land jobs," the report reads.

Here are nine free apps students and early-career professionals can use to land a new opportunity.