Job search momentum is hard to maintain when every application lives in a different tab, email thread, spreadsheet, or memory. A tracker gives your search a visible operating system.
The stages worth tracking
- Saved: Interesting role, not started yet.
- Started: CV or cover letter in progress.
- Applied: Application submitted.
- Interviewing: Any active interview process.
- Offer or rejected: Closed outcomes that help you learn.
What to record
Track the company, role, source, deadline, application date, next follow-up, and notes about tailoring. These details help you avoid duplicated effort and missed opportunities.
Review the pipeline weekly
A weekly review keeps your search honest. Look for roles that need follow-up, applications that stalled, and gaps in the type of roles you are targeting.
Connect tracking to preparation
The best tracker is not only a record. It should help you decide what to do next: tailor the CV, generate a cover letter, practise interview answers, or follow up.