Track your Job Applications in one place

A job tracker is any system to organize and track progress towards job opportunities you are interested in. It allows you to keep track of job applications, interviews, follow-ups, and other important aspects of your job search.

You can implement a jobtracker in various ways, although the most common ones have been Google Sheets/Excel or Notion style trackers.

Essential features of a good job tracking system include: Application Tracking (with Status), Job Description Storage, Document Storage, Notes Section. Dartassist's free job tracker provides these features in an easy to use interface.

Tracking your job applications offers several advantages that can significantly improve your job search outcomes. Setting application goals and monitoring progress has been empirically shown to boost early job search success, keeping you motivated throughout the process. By documenting your applications systematically, you can identify patterns in responses, revealing which strategies are working for you and which are not, allowing you to refine and tweak your approach.

A job tracker also helps you remember to follow up on promising opportunities that might otherwise slip through the cracks, demonstrating your continued interest to potential employers. Additionally, tracking creates a central repository for all job-related materials such as job descriptions, tailored resumes, personal notes, and company research which then ensures that nothing gets lost and you're always prepared for unexpected interview invitations. This organized approach transforms your search from scattered applications into a strategic campaign, ultimately leading to better job search results with less stress.

As a side benefit, some countries make it mandatory to track your job search progress if you want to continue receiving unemployment insurance.

‍There are several ways to keep track of your job applications, ranging from simple manual methods to more sophisticated digital solutions

Spreadsheets - Using Excel, Google Sheets, or similar applications to create a customized tracking system. You can record application dates, company information, status updates, and follow-up notes. (You can use our template if this is what you prefer)

Dedicated job search apps - Applications like Dartassist specifically designed to track job applications with features like status tracking, document management, and notes and job description saving.

Project/Task Management Apps - Tools like Trello, ClickUp, Asana or Notion allow you to create visual pipelines that move job opportunities through different stages (e.g., "Applied," "Interview Scheduled," "Offer Received").

Physical notebooks or planners - For those who prefer analog methods, a dedicated notebook can work well to record application details and next steps.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools - Software like Hubspot (free version) can be repurposed to track job applications and manage professional relationships.

Notes apps - Applications like Evernote, OneNote, or Apple Notes can organize job search information with tags and folders.

Email folders - Creating dedicated folders in your email client to organize application confirmations, correspondence, and follow-ups.

These are all the ways we have seen jobseekers stay on top of their job search process.

Dartassist free Job Tracker is possibly the best way to keep track of your job applications because unlike generic spreadsheets that require constant manual maintenance, Dartassist offers purpose-built functionality specifically designed for the job search process.

Its kanban style interface eliminates the learning curve associated with repurposing project management tools like Trello or Asana.

It also integrates well with other tools in the Dartassist suite, allowing you to create and access tailored resumes for each opportunity.

While using a job tracker like Dartassist can definitely save a lot of time and effort, sometimes you may prefer the convenience and familiarity of a spreadsheet.

Fear not, here are some resources you can use to create your own job tracking system on a spreadsheet:

Dartassist Simple Google Sheets Job Tracker (Make a copy and start using)
Sheets for Job Hunting
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Dartassist Job Tracker is purpose-built for job tracking so you will benefit from current and future features that help enhance your job search effectiveness and experience. Unlike spreadsheets, you can expect to benefit from better automation, purpose-built UI and better integration with rest of the Dartassist suite.