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Hey! I created this template to help me save + track jobs that I was applying to. It helps me:

• Know when to stop waiting to hear back from a recruiter (applied >14d ago)
• Keep track of people I contacted about an opening
• Keep track of customized resumes + cover letters I made for an opening
• Track my application throughput and avoid burnout </aside>

Getting started

The homepage is for two things: 1) quickly save new openings/record applications, and 2) refer to applications that you still need to do.

1. These buttons create templated pages in the right database.
2. The first set of cards below shows what job postings you’ve saved that still need applying to.
3. Below that, you’ll see any jobs that are marked “In Progress” (i.e., if you’re currently in the interview process!).

Recording a job post you applied to

The included template is really powerful for keeping track of all the little random bits associated with a job posting. To take advantage, make sure to do all three after applying:

1. Save recruiters/current employees you reached out to in the “Contacts Field”, and make sure to add any notes in that person’s page!
2. Upload any customized resume/cover letters you created for this application in their respective fields, so you know what that company is looking at.
3. Bonus points: Copy the job posting and paste it on the page underneath “Posting”. This is a helpful reference if the posting ever gets taken offline (screening has begun, job is being re-posted, etc.)

Saving a job post for later

Make sure you add the posting title, company, and URL. Every page you add will show up as a card on the homepage (Job Application System) below the quick actions.

Note: my application strategy

Page Breakdown

Here, you can see all the postings you’ve saved. I find it helpful to rely on the “Recents” view because it’s easy to get lost in the sauce.

• Save job openings you want to apply to
• Track updates to finished applications and see how fresh they are