How to keep track of your job applications
Quick answer: To keep track of your job applications, add each job as you apply, update the status, set a follow-up, follow up on quiet ones and export a CSV.
- Add each job as you apply. Company, job title and the advert link. Save jobs you want to apply for as Wishlist.
- Update the status. Change it from the list when you hear back: Interview, Offer, Rejected or Withdrawn.
- Set a follow-up. A date and time to chase, and the next step. Turn on notifications to get a reminder.
- Follow up on quiet ones. Applications with no reply in 14 days are flagged. A short, polite email is fine.
- Export a CSV. Back up your list, or open it in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets.
Why track applications?
When you apply for many jobs, it's easy to forget where you applied, which version of your CV you sent, or who you spoke to. A list stops you missing a follow-up or being caught out when a recruiter calls.
When to follow up
If you've heard nothing about two weeks after the closing date or your application, a short email to the recruiter or hiring manager is normal. Say which role you applied for, that you're still interested, and ask if there's an update. After an interview, a thank-you email the same day or the next is a good habit.
Your data stays with you
The list is saved in this browser only. Nobody else can see it, and clearing your browser data deletes it, so export a CSV now and then. Follow-up notifications are optional: our server gets only the times under random ids, and your phone fills in the company name from its own copy.
Safe CSV for Excel
The CSV opens in Excel with accents intact. Any cell that starts with =, +, - or @ gets an apostrophe in front, so a spreadsheet can't run it as a formula (a known trick called CSV injection).
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, with no account. The list lives in your browser on this device.
Where is my list stored?
In this browser's local storage. It isn't uploaded. If you clear site data or switch devices, it won't be there, so export a CSV to keep a copy.
What do follow-up notifications send to your server?
Only the follow-up times, under random ids, and your browser's notification address. The company, job title and notes never leave your device; your phone adds the company name to the notification itself.
Can I open it in Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. Export CSV gives a file Excel, Numbers and Google Sheets open directly. You can also import a CSV with columns like Company, Role and Status.
Will notifications work on iPhone?
On iPhone and iPad, add the page to your Home Screen (Share → Add to Home Screen), open it from there and turn notifications on. On Android and computers they work in the browser.