Free job application tracker template
A clean spreadsheet to track every application, interview, and offer in one place. Free, no signup — works in Google Sheets, Excel, or Numbers.
Job Application Tracker (CSV)
11 ready-to-use columns + example rows. No email required.
How do I track job applications? Use a spreadsheet with one row per application and columns for company, role, status, date applied, and follow-up date — download the free template above. Or track automatically: ResumesTailor adds a scored card every time you tailor a resume, with a free conversion funnel and no spreadsheet upkeep.
What’s in the template
Company
Where you applied.
Role
The job title.
Location
Remote, hybrid, or city.
Status
Saved, Applied, Interview, Offer, Rejected, Accepted.
Date Applied
When you submitted.
Job URL
Link back to the posting.
Resume Used
Which version you sent.
ATS Score
How well it matched (if you scored it).
Follow-up Date
When to nudge the recruiter.
Excitement (1-5)
How much you want it, to prioritize.
Notes
Referrals, contacts, next steps.
How to track job applications
- 1
Download the template
Grab the free CSV and open it in Google Sheets, Excel, or Numbers.
- 2
Log each application
Add a row per role with the company, status, date applied, and the resume you used.
- 3
Track your funnel
Update the Status column as you progress, and set follow-up dates so nothing goes cold. Or let ResumesTailor track it automatically with a real ATS score.
Skip the spreadsheet upkeep
ResumesTailor tracks each application automatically when you tailor a resume, with a real ATS score and a free conversion funnel.
Frequently asked questions
Is the job application tracker template free?
Yes. Download it free, with no signup or email required. It is a plain CSV you own and can edit however you like.
What format is the template?
A CSV file that opens directly in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, or Apple Numbers. In Google Sheets, use File then Import, or just open it; in Excel and Numbers, double-click to open.
How do I use the template?
Add one row per application with the company, role, and status, then update the Status column as you move from Applied to Interview to Offer. Use the Follow-up Date column so no application goes cold.
Can I track applications automatically instead?
Yes. ResumesTailor adds a tracked card automatically every time you tailor a resume for a job, with a real ATS score on each card and a free conversion funnel, so there is no spreadsheet to keep up to date.