10.3 How to use the job tracking template

10.3

Using the job application tracking template

How to use the job application tracking templates on MS Excel and Google Sheets

To use the job tracking Excel and Google sheets templates I provided to you at the end of this module Module 10- Videos and templatesLink opens in a new window, you would need to:

Step 1: Click the template link provided depending on if you are using Microsoft Excel or Google sheets.

Step 2: Create your own copy of the template and save it as “Your name- Job Application Tracking” on your own Google drive or computer/laptop.

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Always remember to create a copy of each template document on your own device or google drive before you start using it.

Step 3: Fill in all the relevant information in the correct columns of each job you apply for.

⚠️ Important

Make sure you regularly update your sheet whenever you submit a new job application or if there is an update on any of the previous job applications you submitted.

You should have something that looks like this on the left on MS Excel and on the right on Google Sheets.

MS Excel- Job application tracking template

Google sheets- Job application tracking template

⚠️ Important to remember

If you choose to use MS Excel version of the tracking sheet then you should follow the same steps found in Module 3 section 3.3.2Link opens in a new window. These are:

1- Select File option

2- Go to Download option

3- Select ‘ Microsoft Excel (.xslx)

It is also important to remember that sometime when using the Microsoft Excel version, you might not see the colours and that is ok, the template will still work well and in the same way just in black and white.

Another alternative to using a tracking table is to use online task management tools. There are many options out there, which include:

NotionLink opens in a new window

TrelloLink opens in a new window

and many others.

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Remember whatever you are using, the main idea here is to be able to monitor and track the progress of your job applications, which is an important part of your online job search and application process.

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Video demonstration on how to use job application tracking template: I have also created videos at the end of this module demonstrating how to use job application tracking templates.

Go to Module 10 Templates and Videos

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