Free Job Application Tracker Sheet

Generate Sankey Diagram Visualizations: See your entire job search flow at a glance with a Sankey diagram. This powerful visualization shows how applications progress through each stage of the hiring process, helping you identify exactly where opportunities advance or stall.

Track Job Search Metrics: Gain actionable insights by monitoring critical data points: applications submitted per week, interview callback rates, and interview success rates. These metrics help you set realistic goals and understand your performance at each stage of the hiring funnel.
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Get Follow-up Reminders: Never miss an opportunity with our integrated reminder system. The spreadsheet alerts you when it's time to follow up on applications and when you need to send thank-you notes.

1. Go to File → Make a Copy to save the spreadsheet to your own Google Drive.
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2. Allow any permissions asked by the sheet, they are necessary for the scripts to run properly and to automatically update the spreadsheet.
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3. [Optional] You can customize the application statuses in the Customization sheet. Note: Renaming the default statuses may break certain automations, so it’s generally best to leave them as-is.
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4. [Optional] Adjust the follow-up schedule in the Customization sheet to suit your preferences.
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5. Delete all the sample data rows from the sheet and run Tracker Options → Clean Deleted Applications to begin fresh.
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6. Start adding job entries and updating their statuses as you move through your applications. The first time you mark a job as Applied, the date will be automatically recorded.
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7. Based on the follow-up schedule you've set, any active applications that require follow-up will appear in the Followups sheet. This updates automatically when you open or edit the spreadsheet. You can also refresh the list manually via Tracker Options → Update Followups.
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8. Once your job search is complete, you can clear all entries from the Tracker sheet. Then run Tracker Options → Clean Deleted Applications to reset the data and prepare for your next search. An auto-cleanup happens every week as well.

Yes, you may modify and redistribute this spreadsheet under the terms of our open license. Please make sure you are providing correct attribution and not attempting to sell or monetize the spreadsheet.

If you have any questions about this, feel free to reach out at support@dartassist.com

If you are looking for a more full fledged solution that also integrates well with things that can boost your job search, you may be interested in trying out Dartassist which comes with it's own built-in job application tracker.

It allows you to attach resumes and job descriptions directly to an application as well as track everything in a slick Kanban style interface. You can use it if you are looking for something more versatile than a spreadsheet.