Job Search Tracker

Who this is for

12 tasks structuring an active job search — applications, networking, interview preparation, and follow-ups — sequenced so the search keeps moving during the long stretches when nothing is happening.

The search has a rhythm, and the gaps are where people stall

You apply in a burst, then wait. The waiting is where momentum dies, because there's nothing to do and every day without a response feels like evidence. The structure exists to give those weeks a shape: keep applying while waiting, keep the conversations going, keep preparing.

Track every application in one place

Where you applied, when, through whom, and what you sent. Two months in, this stops being optional — you'll be asked about a role you don't remember applying for, and you'll want to know which version of your CV they have.

It's also the only way to see your own conversion rates. Fifty applications and no first-round interviews is a CV problem. Ten first rounds and no offers is a different problem entirely, and the fix is different.

Networking outperforms applying, uncomfortably

Most roles are filled through some form of referral, which means an hour spent on a warm introduction is usually worth more than an hour spent on the portal. The tasks here are about conversations rather than asking for jobs — the ask is for information, and it works far better.

Prepare specifically, not generally

For each interview, research the company and prepare your own examples against the actual job description. Generic preparation produces generic answers.

Timing

Turn on due dates and set the start to your first full week. The follow-up offsets are the ones that matter.