After ten applications, it's hard to remember who has your CV. Say you applied to a county board on 3 November with a closing date of 14 November. Add the job, set a follow-up for 21 November, and the tracker reminds you when you open it. If the interview call comes from a number you don't know, you can check quickly which job it's about. You can download your list as a file any time.
What should I write down for each job?
- The role and the employer, exactly as in the advert.
- The closing date. Don't count on a late application being read, so plan to send it early.
- The date you sent it and how: portal, email or by hand.
- The reference number, which you'll need if you call.
- Your status and next step, such as follow up on the 21st.
When should I follow up?
If the advert gives a date for shortlisting, wait until after it. If not, one short, polite message after about a week or two is fine for a private employer. Public bodies usually publish shortlists, so check their site rather than calling. Don't follow up by paying someone to find out where your application is.
Where is my list kept?
In this browser, on this device. We don't have an account for you and can't see the list. That also means clearing your browser deletes it, and we can't bring it back. Download the file now and then, and open it in Excel or Google Sheets if you want a copy. On a shared computer in a cyber, don't use the tracker, or clear it before you leave.
What can the list teach me?
After 20 or 30 applications, look at your list. If you're getting no replies, check your CV against adverts. If you get interviews but no offers, practise your answers. If only one kind of employer replies, send more there.
Questions people ask
Do I need an account?
No. Open the page and start. Your list is kept in this browser.
Can I export it to Excel?
Yes. Download it as a CSV file, which opens in Excel and Google Sheets.
Will my list be on my phone and my computer?
No. Each browser keeps its own list. Download the file if you want a copy somewhere else.
What happens if I clear my browser?
The list is deleted. We can't recover it, so download a copy from time to time.