Do you keep track of every job you apply to, or has it become too many to realistically manage? I got a response recently for an HR screen from a role I applied to months ago, and I had to go back and remind myself what the job even was. I used to track applications more carefully, but with so many company portals, job boards, and random platforms, it’s gotten hard to stay on top of everything. How are people organizing this without making the job search feel like another full-time job?

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Yes I keep a spreadsheet and also save all the job descriptions bc often you can’t find it later when you’ve forgotten the exact role after applying to multiple!

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That’s a really good point. I’ve definitely run into the issue where the job posting disappears by the time they reach back out, and then I’m trying to piece together what I even applied for. Saving the job description is something I need to start doing more consistently.

If you create your resumes via Teal, it can help you track the jobs you’ve applied for as well as provide feedback on how well you match the role. This is the most helpful resource I’ve come across since actively pursuing new roles. It’s a jungle out there now with AI and remote workplace options. It’s increasingly difficult to even get thru automated screening filters and stand out amongst hundreds of competing applications. Good luck- we all need some!!

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I’ve not used this tool before. Thanks for the tip!

Yeah, I keep track of all my applications. LinkedIn has actually improved its tracker a lot lately, though the best way is still using other platforms. For example, when you apply through sites like Jack&Jill, they have an automatic tracker built-in, which makes things so much easier and search for you 24/7
Alternatively, you can download all your data directly from your LinkedIn account privacy settings. It gives you a zipped folder containing a CSV file with your entire application history.
Tracking everything is super useful, but honestly, there are job boards out there that are just way easier to manage and apply through. That said, looking for a job remains a full-time job in itself

That’s really helpful, especially the LinkedIn data download tip. I didn’t realize you could pull your full application history that way. I agree though, tracking is useful, but the whole process still ends up feeling like a job on top of a job.

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