Take a moment to imagine how difficult it would be to find a job without a phone. Searching for vacancies would be extremely complicated – the era of newspaper classifieds and postcards in the newsagents is long gone. In 2026, it’s all email alerts for vacancies, attaching CVs and video call interviews.
Without a phone in your pocket, one missed message could be the difference between a job offer and a lost opportunity. For many jobseekers, this situation isn’t hypothetical – it is an everyday reality. Take Ainoa Lopez, who struggled to find work after homelessness left her without smartphone access.
