Job Application Tracker Template (Simple Notepad Version)
Track applications without a spreadsheet — a copy-paste job tracker template for your online notepad with status, contacts, and follow-ups.
Sen Gideons5 min read
Spreadsheets are optional
If you’re applying in bursts, a notepad tracker is enough. One note, clear statuses, no new SaaS account.
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Job search — [month]
Legend: Researching | Applied | Interview | Offer | Rejected | Ghosted
Company | Role | Status | Date | Link | Contact | Next action
------- | ---- | ------ | ---- | ---- | ------- | -----------
| | | | | |
Weekly targets
- Applications to send:
- Follow-ups due:
- Skills to practice:
Interview debrief (per company)
- What went well:
- What to fix:
- Thank-you sent? Y/N
Rules
- Update status the same day you apply or hear back.
- Every row needs a next action — even if it’s “wait until Friday.”
- Don’t store passwords here. Links and names only.
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