Summary

The website provides a free Google Sheets template for job seekers to track their job applications, offering a customizable and cost-effective alternative to the Huntr job tracking service.

Abstract

The undefined website offers a comprehensive guide on how to utilize a free Google Sheets template designed for job hunters. This template, inspired by Huntr, allows users to manage up to 40 job applications with features such as tracking application statuses, due dates, and application outcomes. The template includes two main tabs: "Tracker" for detailed application records and "Dashboard" for a summary view of the job search progress, including a bar chart visualization. Users are instructed to make a copy of the template to their Google Drive, where they can customize it to their needs, such as editing dropdown menus for job types and application statuses. The template is particularly beneficial for those seeking a free resource to organize their job search, especially for remote, hybrid, or on-site positions.

Opinions

The author suggests that the free Google Sheets template is a viable alternative for those who cannot afford or do not wish to pay for Huntr's subscription service.
The template is praised for its customizability, allowing users to tailor it to their specific job search needs, such as filtering for remote jobs or editing status options.
The author expresses that the template is user-friendly, providing clear instructions on how to use it and offering keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
The website content conveys a supportive tone, wishing job seekers success in finding a position that meets their expectations and provides a positive work environment.

Keep Track of Jobs You Applied to With This Simple Job Hunt Tracker — FREE Google Sheets Template

Stay on top of the job hunt

On the hunt for a new position?

And looking for a free resource to track your job-searching efforts?

This huntr.co-inspired Google Sheets template provides a starting point.

You can use Huntr for up to 40 Trello-like job cards. Once you exceed 40 cards, you put down $10/month.

If cash is tight, you’re not in a position, or you just don’t want to spend a tenner, give this free Google Sheets template a try.

Here’s how.

How to use the job hunt free Google Sheets template

Make sure you’re logged into your Google account.

Click this link to make a copy of the template.

This copy of the main template is saved directly on your Google Drive. Feel free to rename the template as you please.

Per usual, all edit requests will be ✨ignored and deleted.✨

How to use the Job Hunter Google Sheets template

There are two tabs:

Tracker where you track job applications
Dashboard that shows you the total number of jobs you applied to as well as the status of all your applications

Let’s take a quick look at each.

Tracker tab

The dummy data in the Tracker tab serves as an example.

Select rows A to H and rows J to N. Delete the dummy data, and you’re all set to start tracking your applications. Column I has a formula in it, so we’re not touching that column.

Column D has the values:

Remote
Hybrid
On-site

Above column C, there’s a +- button. Click it to hide column D, should you need to. It makes no sense to select “Remote” from the dropdown menus each time if you’re only after remote jobs.

Those dropdown menus in column D? Feel free to edit them.

Open a dropdown menu. Then, click on the pen icon to edit the items.

Moving on to columns H to L with the dates. For starters, we can track:

Due date to apply by
Days left to apply. The cells in this column have the formula =IF(H3<>””, DATEDIF(NOW(),H3,”MD”), “”). This means: If cell H3 is not empty, write the difference between today’s date and the date in field H3, and write it out in days. Otherwise, write nothing or an empty string “”.

Date you applied
Date confirmation referring to the day you received an email reading somethign along the lines of, “We have received your application. Please sit tight as we plow our way through the pile.”
Date latest reply from either you or the company

Pro tip: Insert today’s date with this keyboard shortcut:

Mac: Command + ;
PC: Control + ;

Now. Column M with statuses has some pre-filled dropdown menu items. Feel free to edit those to what you prefer.

And the final column leaves space for you to leave a note as to why you got rejected or why you pulled yourself from the application process.

Dashboard tab

I kept this simple. The dashboard currently shows:

The total number of jobs you applied for
And a bar chart showing how far each application made it into the job-acquiring process

Final words

I hope you get the job that exceeds your salary expectations, that you’ll work with kind colleagues in a supportive and nurturing environment where you deepen your skills and do great work.

And have fun in the process.

Good luck with job hunting! I hope this template supports you on your quest.