WayUp Launches New Mobile App, Giving Students and Recent Grads a Faster Way to Catch Entry-Level Roles Before They Fill Up

CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WayUp, the job search and recruiting marketplace built exclusively for college students and early-career job seekers, today announced the launch of its redesigned mobile app for iOS and Android. The app sends real-time alerts the moment a followed company posts a new internship or entry-level role, and lets candidates apply using the resume, education, and experience already saved to their WayUp profile, removing the need to rebuild an application from scratch for every role.

The launch comes as the market for early-career hires has tightened measurably: recent-college-graduate unemployment reached roughly 5.6% in the second quarter of 2026, among the highest readings in a decade outside the pandemic, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With fewer no-experience entry-level openings available and employers moving quickly once applications start arriving, how fast a candidate sees and acts on a posting has become a meaningful factor in getting noticed.

"Right now, nearly half of entry-level jobs that used to require zero experience have disappeared, and recent grad unemployment just hit its highest point in a decade outside the pandemic," said Amy Farr-Jones, VP Growth at WayUp. "Students aren't losing out because they're not qualified—they're losing out because they see the role three days too late. We built the new WayUp app so the moment a great entry-level role opens, the right person sees it first and can move on it immediately."

The app is free to download and use, available now on the App Store and Google Play. Existing WayUp users can log in with their current account and keep their saved profile; new users can sign up directly in the app.

For more information, visit wayup.com.

About WayUp WayUp is a marketplace connecting college students and recent graduates with internships and entry-level jobs at companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 500. Candidates build a free profile and are matched to relevant openings, with employers able to reach out directly. WayUp also hosts Virtual Info Sessions connecting candidates with recruiters from companies including CVS Health, L'Oréal, and HSBC.

Media Contact:
Amy Farr-Jones
+61423947944
[email protected] 

SOURCE WayUp powered by Yello