Job search tracker with AI follow-up.

A job search needs follow-up, not just status

A job search is a goal system. It has research, applications, networking, interview prep, follow-up, rejection handling, and weekly review. A spreadsheet can track rows, but it rarely keeps the next action visible.

goals. can hold the job search as one goal, with To Dos for applications, notes for companies, and follow-up that keeps momentum from disappearing after a few busy days.

Job search checklist

• Define target role, geography, compensation, and constraints.
• Create target company list and priority tiers.
• Update resume, portfolio, LinkedIn, and cover letter defaults.
• Track applications, referrals, recruiter calls, and interviews.
• Schedule follow-up after applications and conversations.
• Review weekly: pipeline, next outreach, blockers, and interview prep.

Where AI helps

Keen can help turn a job target into weekly tasks, draft follow-up To Dos, summarize notes after interviews, and keep stale opportunities visible. AI should not make career decisions for you, but it can reduce the administrative drag around the search.

Goals App vs spreadsheet

Use a spreadsheet if all you need is status tracking. Use goals. when every row also needs a next action, note, deadline, and follow-up loop.

Example workflow

Create a goal named "Find senior product role." Add company notes, networking tasks, resume updates, and follow-up cadences. Every Friday, review which applications moved, which conversations need follow-up, and what to do next week.

What to track beyond applications

Applications are only one part of a job search. Track target companies, warm intros, recruiter conversations, interview prep, portfolio work, resume versions, follow-up dates, rejection patterns, and weekly learning. The goal is not to create a perfect database; it is to keep the search moving.

Use notes for company context and To Dos for actions. A company note might store role fit, compensation range, hiring manager, and interview notes. A To Do should be the next concrete step: apply, ask for intro, send follow-up, prepare case study, or review offer details.

Weekly job search review

• Which opportunities moved forward?
• Which conversations need follow-up?
• Which applications have gone stale?
• What did interviews teach you about positioning?
• What is the smallest useful action for next week?

Where AI helps and where it should not decide

Keen can help draft follow-up tasks, summarize interview notes, and make a weekly plan. It should not decide your career direction, judge your worth, or replace professional advice where that matters. Treat AI as an organizer and thinking partner, not an authority.

The strongest use case is reducing friction. If you finish a recruiter call and leave with five loose thoughts, paste or dictate them into the goal. Keen can help turn those notes into next actions while the context is still fresh.

A simple first-week setup

Use the first week to create the operating system, not to apply everywhere at random. Add target role notes, update your core materials, create a company list, and schedule a weekly review. Then choose a realistic outreach and application target.

Put every follow-up into the goal as soon as it appears. If someone says "check back next week," create that To Do. If an interview generates a writing sample, create that To Do. This turns the search from a memory burden into a visible pipeline.

Related guides

Read goal system and AI accountability app.

FAQ

Can goals. track job applications?

Yes. You can use goals. to track applications as To Dos, keep company notes, and schedule follow-up.

Can AI help with job search follow-up?

Keen can help plan follow-up tasks, summarize notes, and keep stale items visible. It does not replace professional career advice.

Is this better than a spreadsheet?

For pure status tracking, a spreadsheet works. For next actions and follow-up, goals. is stronger.