How to Use the Job Application Tracker

After twenty applications it gets hard to remember who replied, who did not, and who needs a follow-up. The tracker turns that mess into a board: you record company, role, date and status, and see at a glance where each application stands.

The steps

1. Add your first entry: company, job title, advert link, and the date you applied
2. Set the status, starting with wishlist for roles you plan to apply to
3. Update the status at every stage — applied, interview, offer
4. Add a short note after each interview so you remember what was discussed
5. Review the board weekly and chase anything that has gone quiet

Practical tips

• Log target roles on the wishlist first so they do not slip
• Note who interviewed you, not just the company name
• Use the board to track your response rate — a low rate points at your CV, not at luck

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving statuses stale so rejected applications still look live
• Logging dozens of entries with no notes, which turns the board into an archive rather than a tool

Frequently asked questions

Is my data stored?

The board runs in your browser and stays local to your device; nothing is sent to a server.

How many applications should I track?

There is no ideal number, but if fifteen well-matched applications produce no reply, the issue is the CV or the targeting rather than the volume.

Links for this guide

• Open the Application Tracker
• Update your CV