The Job Tracker helps you stay organized throughout your job search. This guide covers how to add jobs, update their status, and keep track of all your applications.
Adding a New Job
To add a job to your tracker:
- Click "Add Job" or the "+" button in the Jobs section
- Fill in the job details:
- Job title and company name
- Job description (paste from the posting)
- Application URL or job posting link
- Location (if applicable)
- Salary range (optional)
- Set the initial status (usually "Saved" or "Applied")
- Attach your resume version (if you've created one)
- Click "Save" to add the job
Job Information Fields
Each job card includes these fields:
- Job Title: The position you're applying for
- Company: Employer name
- Status: Current stage in the application process
- Date Applied: When you submitted your application
- Resume: Which resume version you used
- Notes: Your personal notes and observations
- Reminders: Important dates and deadlines
- Contacts: Recruiters or hiring managers you've interacted with
Updating Job Status
Move jobs through the application pipeline:
- Saved: Job posting saved for later review
- Applied: Application submitted
- Interview: Interview scheduled or in progress
- Offer: Job offer received
- Rejected: Application rejected
- Withdrawn: You withdrew your application
Pro Tip
Update job statuses regularly. This helps you track your application success rate and identify which types of roles or companies are most responsive.
Organizing Jobs
Use these features to stay organized:
- Kanban Board: Visual organization by status
- Filters: Filter by status, date, company, or tags
- Search: Quickly find specific jobs
- Sorting: Sort by date, company, or status
- Tags: Add custom tags for better organization
Attaching Resumes
Link resume versions to job applications:
- Open the job card
- Click "Attach Resume"
- Select the resume version you used for this application
- The resume will be linked to the job
Important
Attaching resumes helps you remember which version you sent to each company. This is especially useful when you have multiple tailored resume versions.
Best Practices
Job Tracking Tips
- • Add jobs as soon as you find them, even if you haven't applied yet
- • Update statuses immediately after taking action
- • Add notes after interviews or important interactions
- • Set reminders for follow-ups and deadlines
- • Review your pipeline regularly to stay on top of applications
- • Use tags to categorize jobs by industry, location, or priority
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