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Job Application Tracker

Keep vacancies, CV versions, application stages, notes, and follow-up dates connected in one working record.

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The problem

Applications spread across inboxes, job boards, documents, and memory. That makes it easy to submit the wrong CV version, miss a follow-up, or lose the original job description after it closes.

How DoCV solves it

DoCV's application workflow helps you record the role and stage alongside the documents and analysis used for that application, creating a clearer history of what was sent.

Step-by-step workflow

  1. Save the role context: Record the company, title, source, deadline, and complete vacancy text while it is still available.
  2. Attach the right documents: Keep the tailored CV and cover letter associated with the application rather than relying on filenames alone.
  3. Update the stage: Track draft, applied, interview, offer, rejected, or withdrawn status consistently.
  4. Record the next action: Add follow-up dates, interview notes, contacts, and decisions without storing unnecessary sensitive data.

Benefits

Fewer version mistakes

Know which document was prepared and sent for each opportunity.

Better follow-through

Keep dates and next steps visible across an active job search.

Useful review history

See which role types and application approaches progressed, without treating a small sample as proof.

Frequently asked questions

What should I track for each application?

At minimum: company, role, source, date, status, job description, document version, contact, and next action.

Should I save the full job description?

Yes. Listings can disappear, and the original text is valuable when preparing for an interview.

Can a tracker tell me why I was rejected?

No. It can reveal patterns worth exploring, but most employers do not provide enough information to establish a cause.

How often should I update it?

Update immediately after an application, message, interview, or decision so the record remains trustworthy.

What sensitive data should I avoid?

Do not store passwords, payment details, unnecessary identity documents, or confidential interview materials.

Does DoCV guarantee interviews or ATS results?

No. DoCV helps you inspect and improve an application, but employer systems, screening questions, applicant pools, and human decisions vary.

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