How do I track my job applications or job search?
When the average job search lasts about six months and includes over a hundred job applications, keeping track of everything can feel like a full-time job.
That’s where resume.io’s job tracking board can help. Our easy-to-use tool is designed to organize your job search and allow you to quickly see an overview of the companies and jobs you’ve applied to and where you stand in the hiring process with each of them. Our job tracking board lets you stay on top of your job search so you can reach your professional goals faster.
How it works
Log into your resume.io account. Navigate to the Job Tracker feature located within the menu on the left side of your screen
Click the icon to open your job tracking board. You’ll see a few categories listed horizontally to help you stay organized:
- Recommended – Jobs we think you’d be a good fit for based on the experience and skills you’ve shared with us.
- Shortlist – Jobs you are planning to apply to.
- Applied – Jobs you have applied to and are waiting to hear back.
- Interview – Jobs that have contacted you for an interview or you’re waiting to hear back after the interview.
- Offer – Your pending job offers.
- Rejected – Jobs that have rejected your application.
Bonus tip: To make your job search even easier, we’ve launched a free Job Auto Apply Chrome extension that automatically syncs with our Job Tracker tool! To get started click on the “Get Chrome Extension” button found in the banner on the top of your Job Tracker dashboard.
Here’s how to use it:
- Install the free extension according to the instructions on the Google Chrome store
- Log into your resume.io + CIO account
- Search for jobs on any internet job board you’d like
- Save jobs using the icon in the top right corner of your browser
- They’ll automatically be sent to your Job Tracker board for future reference
Navigating within the job tracker dashboard
The job tracker dashboard is designed to be simple and intuitive. Click the + icon at the bottom of each column and then fill in the job title box to create an entry in that category. Once the entry is created, click it to open the sidebar where you can add more information like the job title, location, salary, and notes or the job description. You can also add any relevant documents like your resume and cover letter. Delete the entry using the small trash can icon in the top right-hand corner. When you’re ready to change the status of a job, simply drag it from one column to another.
Take advantage of our collection of tools for job seekers
resume.io is now powered by Career.io which means that our users now have access to an entire range of professional tools and resources for all stages of your job search and beyond. Got a big interview coming up? Practice with our AI-powered interview prep full of sample questions for dozens of industries and job titles. You’ll get real-time feedback on your responses so that you can go into your next interview feeling confident and prepared.
If you’re ready to network and discover more hidden job opportunities, check out our virtual hiring events geared toward job seekers in various cities across the U.S. These events are free to attend and help you connect with recruiters and employers looking for candidates with your skills and experience.
Once you’ve landed that great new gig, don’t forget to check out some of our additional resources like our First 90 Days Plan designed to help you thrive as you transition into a new company and our Pathway to Promotion tool which seamlessly guides you through the process of advancing in your career.