Comment by wc_nomad

Comment by wc_nomad 9 days ago

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https://getapptrack.com/

I wanted a better way to keep track of applications I sent out, A spreadsheet just seemed like a poor way of tracking data. So overtime I built a desktop application to track my job search activity for me. Most alternatives are web-based, but I didn’t love the idea of broadcasting my job search to third parties. This is a native desktop app (Windows/macOS) that keeps everything local.

Still working on code signing (so no scary "unknown publisher" warnings), but otherwise, v1 is ready.

Would love feedback—especially from others who’ve struggled with job-search tracking!

adelowo 9 days ago

Maybe a kanban view might work? I use that on obsidian right now. I found it easier than a list

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  • wc_nomad 9 days ago

    I had thought about it, but I found that in practice that the majority of applications I send out wind up in the 'Applied' state and don't get much further, leading to a large list in a narrow swim lane.

    That and I am able to customize the flow of applications, and the number of swim lanes would be a bit messy. I have my app setup to track interviews, phone screens, take home assignments, and many more.

    I found that a smart sorting algorithm is best for displaying the applications.

    But its still early days of the app, possibly someday.

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