Job Tracker: The Simple Tool Every Hunt Needs

A job tracker keeps your hunt organized. Without one, you forget who you applied to, miss follow-up dates, and lose track of recruiter conversations. Even a basic tracker compounds.

Minimum viable tracker

Five columns:

• Company
• Role
• Date Applied
• Status
• Follow-up Date

That's it. Anything else is bonus.

Recommended additions

• Source (where you found the role)
• Contact name
• Link to JD
• Notes

Spreadsheet vs app

Spreadsheet (Google Sheets, Excel):

• Free
• Customizable
• Works offline
• Easy to filter and sort
• 90% of users don't need more

Apps (Huntr, Teal):

• Browser extension auto-captures from job boards
• Email integration auto-updates status
• Visual kanban
• Standalone resume builder (Teal especially)

For most people, the spreadsheet is fine. If you want auto-capture and don't want to manage your own template, an app helps.

When to update

• After a batch of applications
• After every follow-up
• After recruiter contact
• After every interview

Weekly batched updates beat real-time anxious updating.

What Sorce gives you

Sorce tracks every application you submit through it, date, status, role. Built into the swipe-and-apply flow. Free swipes every day; the tracker is included.

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