Job Application Tracker — Google Sheets Template
One-Minute Summary
This Google Sheets job application tracker lets you log every application: company, role, date applied, status, contact info, job link. Filter by status. Sort by date. Update as you progress. Make a copy. Works on phone or desktop. These are organization tools — they do not guarantee job outcomes.
Preview & Access
Make a Copy (Google Sheets)How to Access
- Click the button above
- Sign in to Google (free)
- The template opens in your Drive
- Edit, share, or download as needed
What’s in this template
Columns for company, role, date applied, status, contact, job link, notes. One row per application. Filter by status. Sort by date. Add as many rows as you need. Simple. Flexible.
Key features and use cases
Full pipeline view: See applied, interviewing, rejected at a glance. Filter. Know where you stand.
Job links: Paste URLs. When they call, you have the posting. Critical for tailoring conversations.
Mobile logging: Apply on your phone. Add a row immediately. No “I’ll log it later” — log it now.
How to customize
Status dropdown: Data validation. Applied, Interviewing, Rejected, etc. Add columns: Salary, referral, industry. Conditional formatting: Color by status. Monthly tabs for archive or one ongoing sheet.
Need a Printable Version?
Prefer pen and paper? Grab the printable PDF version — designed for U.S. Letter paper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free?
Yes. Make a copy. Free Google account. No signup. No watermark.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Google Sheets app. Add a row when you apply. Update status when you hear back. Real-time sync. Mobile-friendly.
How do I filter by status?
Select the header row. Data → Create a filter. Click the dropdown on the Status column. Choose one or more statuses. Quick view of what's in each stage.
Should I include salary info?
Optional. Add a column if you want to compare. Keep it private. Don't share the sheet broadly if it contains sensitive data.
Can this help me get hired?
It keeps you organized. You know where you stand. You follow up appropriately. Hiring depends on fit, experience, timing. The tracker supports your process; it doesn't guarantee outcomes.