Job Search Tracker Spreadsheet | Application Log, Interview Notes, Offer Comparison, Networking, Weekly Activity | Download

Job searching is a second job. You are sending applications to dozens of companies, tracking where each one stands, preparing for interviews at multiple organizations simultaneously, building relationships through networking, researching companies, and waiting on decisions — all at the same time. This Job Search Tracker gives you one organized spreadsheet to manage all of it so nothing gets lost, no follow-up gets forgotten, and you always know exactly where you stand.

Log every application in the Job Applications tab with company, title, application date, source, status, salary range, and next steps — and watch the Dashboard calculate your response rate, interview count, and offer total automatically. The Interview Tracker captures every round with date, interviewer names, outcome, questions asked, and follow-up notes so you can prep for next rounds and learn from every conversation. The Networking and Contacts tab helps you track every connection — who referred you, who you reached out to cold, when you last spoke, and whether a follow-up is due. A Company Research tab keeps your notes on culture, stage, recent news, and why you are interested organized by employer. The Offer Comparison tab lets you evaluate salary, bonus, equity, benefits, culture fit, and total comp side by side across multiple offers so you can make a clear-headed decision. A Weekly Activity Log keeps you accountable to your outreach volume. And a Resume and Cover Letter Versions tab tracks exactly which document version went to which role.

Works for any industry, any seniority level, and any type of job search — active, passive, or career change. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets compatible.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Cover and Instructions tab with job search profile including target role, industry, location, salary range, and start date.
Dashboard tab with live KPI cards for applications sent, interviews scheduled, offers received, response rate, and networking contacts made. An application status breakdown table shows counts and percentages across all nine status options.
Job Applications tab with 200 rows for company, job title, application date, source, status, salary range, next step, and notes — pre-populated with six sample entries.
Interview Tracker with 60 rows to log every interview round including date, interview type, interviewer names, outcome, questions asked, and prep or follow-up notes.
Networking and Contacts tab with 100 rows for contact name, company and role, how you connected, last contact date, follow-up needed, and notes.
Company Research tab to log culture notes, company size and stage, recent news, and why you are interested for each target employer.
Offer Comparison tab with a 13-row side-by-side comparison framework covering base salary, bonus, equity, benefits, PTO, remote work, culture fit, total comp estimate, and priority score across up to four offers.
Weekly Activity Log to record weekly output — applications sent, networking messages, interviews, follow-ups, and rejections — with a notes column for weekly focus.
Resume and Cover Letter Versions tab to log which document version and cover letter you submitted to each role, with notes on key customizations.

WHO THIS IS FOR
Active job seekers applying to multiple companies at once who need a central command center. Career changers managing a longer, more complex search with extensive company research. Recent graduates entering the job market for the first time and wanting a structured system. Professionals doing a quiet passive search who want to stay organized without overwhelming themselves. Anyone who has ever lost track of where they applied, forgotten to follow up, or shown up to an interview without remembering the company's recent news. Recruiters will not manage your search for you — this tracker will.

HOW IT WORKS
Download and open in Excel or Google Sheets. Fill in your search profile on the Cover tab. Every time you apply, add a row to Job Applications. After every interview, log it immediately in the Interview Tracker while it is fresh. Add contacts to Networking as you make connections. Research target companies in the Company Research tab before interviews. Log your weekly volume in the Weekly Activity Log each Sunday. When offers come in, fill the Offer Comparison tab and take your time.

FILE DETAILS
Format: Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), compatible with Google Sheets. Instant digital download. Works on Mac and Windows.

DELIVERY AND LICENSE
Digital download only — nothing shipped. Access via Etsy immediately after purchase. Personal use only for one job seeker. Do not share, resell, or redistribute.