JOB TRACKER
"A job search is not a simple to-do list. It is an active multi-stage funnel with high cognitive load."
Job applications quickly become fragmented across company career pages, LinkedIn, referrals, recruiter conversations, emails, interview stages, and follow-ups. It becomes difficult to remember where I applied, what stage I reached, what I need to follow up on, and what I learned from previous rounds.
Job Tracker creates a single unified system for managing the entire job-search journey. Instead of static spreadsheet rows, it structures each opportunity into a dynamic lifecycle with proactive follow-up reminders and debrief intelligence.
The Core Architecture: Replaces messy unstructured notes with an active lifecycle funnel. Each application tracks dates, stage gates, interviewer profiles, preparation debriefs, and automated follow-up cadences.
Designing for Cognitive Relief & Funnel Clarity
Information Architecture
Grouped application data into hierarchical cards: Company Context, Role Requirements, Timeline Milestones, Recruiter Contacts, and Interview Debrief Notes.
Stage Gate Lifecycle
Modeled applications as state machines rather than static lists. Moving an opportunity to 'Interview Scheduled' automatically generates prep checklists and prompts for follow-up reminders.
Reducing Cognitive Load
Instead of manually scanning dozens of open applications daily, the dashboard highlights only urgent actions needed today: pending follow-ups, upcoming interviews, and inactive lead archives.
Making the Search Measurable
Visualizes stage conversion rates (e.g., Applied → Screened → Final Round), pinpointing whether friction lies in resume screening or final presentation stages.