Tracking Application Progress
Keep your applications up to date and stay on top of follow-ups
Oplinque Team
Tracking Application Progress
Staying on top of your applications is key to a successful job search.
Updating Status
From Kanban
Drag the application card to a new column.
From List View
- Click the status badge
- Select the new status from the dropdown
From Application Detail
- Open the application
- Click the status dropdown
- Select the new stage
Activity Timeline
Each application has an activity log showing:
- Status changes with timestamps
- Notes you've added
- Upcoming reminders
- Interview schedules
View the timeline in the application detail panel.
Adding Notes
Keep track of important details:
- Open the application
- Scroll to Notes section
- Click Add Note
- Enter your note (supports markdown)
- Click Save
What to Note
- Recruiter names and contact info
- Interview dates and times
- Feedback received
- Questions to ask
- Salary discussions
Setting Reminders
Stay on top of follow-ups:
- Open the application
- Click Add Reminder
- Set the date and time
- Add a message (e.g., "Follow up on interview")
- You'll receive a notification when it's due
Common Reminders
- Follow up 1 week after applying
- Prepare for interview 1 day before
- Send thank you note after interview
- Check in if no response in 2 weeks
Interview Tracking
When you have interviews scheduled:
- Add the interview date to the application
- The card will show an interview indicator
- You'll see it in your upcoming events
- Add notes after each interview round
Archiving Applications
When an application is complete:
- Move to Closed status (rejected) or Offer (accepted)
- Optionally click Archive to hide from main view
- Access archived apps via Filters → Show Archived
Tips
- Update immediately - Log changes right after they happen
- Be detailed - Future you will thank present you
- Use reminders - Don't rely on memory
- Review weekly - Look for stale applications that need follow-up