How I Track My Job Applications
When I started applying for jobs, I thought I could remember everything.
I was wrong. Really wrong.
😵 Job Search Chaos, At First...
In the beginning, I applied to jobs here and there—LinkedIn, company websites, Indeed...
But after 10+ applications, things got messy fast:
- Did I already apply to this company?
- Did they reply or ghost me?
- Was that interview next Monday… or last Monday?
My brain couldn't keep up. I needed help.
That’s when I decided to make my own Job Application Tracker in Notion.
Why Notion?
I was already using Notion for to-do lists and study notes.
It felt natural to expand it for job applications too.
Why I love it:
- Easy to customize
- Clean interface
- Tagging, filtering, sorting = lifesaver
- It's free!
✅ Step 1: What I Track
I created a Notion table database with these key columns:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Company | Name of the company |
| Position | Job title I applied for |
| Link | Direct link to job post |
| Status | Applied / Interviewing / Offer / Rejected |
| Applied Date | When I submitted the application |
| Interview Date | Scheduled date (if any) |
| Notes | Extra info: recruiter name, interview prep |
| Priority ★ | 1–3 stars to mark how much I want the job |
✨ Bonus: I use colors and icons for status—it makes it feel fun.
✅ Step 2: How I Use It Daily
- 🚀 When I apply: I immediately add the job to the table
- 📅 Every morning: I check my “Interview Soon” filter view
- 💬 If I get a reply: I update the status to “Interviewing”
- 📉 If rejected: Yep, I log that too (you’ll thank yourself later)
It becomes my daily dashboard—a calm place in the chaos of job hunting.
🔄 Step 3: Filters, Views, and Tags = Magic
I created custom views in Notion:
- 🟢 Upcoming Interviews – only shows jobs with future dates
- ⭐ Top Picks – shows jobs with 2+ stars
- 🗓️ Timeline View – visualize all applications by week
Each view helps me focus on what matters today—not yesterday’s clutter.
😌 How It Helped Me Mentally
Before the tracker, I felt scattered and reactive.
After building it, I felt in control.
- No more duplicate applications
- No missed interviews
- I could see my progress—even when I hadn’t heard back
And on hard days, looking at 20+ logged applications reminded me:
"Hey, you're actually putting in the work."
💡 Tips If You’re Making Your Own
- Start small — just 3–4 columns at first
- Use emojis or tags to make it visually fun
- Add a “Follow-Up Needed” tag to remind yourself to email recruiters
- Don’t be afraid to customize it for your own flow!
🔚 Final Thoughts
Job hunting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling multiple applications.
But with a simple Notion tracker, you can turn the mess into a method.
It’s not magic—but it kind of feels like it.
💬 What About You?
Do you track your job applications?
What tools or systems do you use?
Let me know in the comments—I’d love to learn from you too! 😊
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#NotionJobTracker #JobHuntTools #CareerPlanning #ProductivityForDevs #NotionForBeginners
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