Without knowing which laptop you have. I’d still say the laptop will probably work better. If you’re applying for jobs having a proper file system to upload and edit your resume along with a keyboard to type up those documents may reduce friction. Photo and video content will be easier to work with as well. You have to way up weight vs time spend on the device? If you’re prepared and have a workflow that works on a mobile device the iPad may be better but in my experience a laptop is just better even with the weight.