Job Application Tracking Template
Keep your job search organized and never miss a follow-up with this comprehensive tracking template designed for Nigerian job seekers.
Template Columns Included
- Application Date: When you submitted
- Company Name: Organization name
- Position Title: Role applied for
- Job Board/Source: Where you found it (HeadHunter.ng, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Salary Range: Expected compensation
- Location: Job location
- Status: Applied, Reviewed, Interview Scheduled, Offered, Rejected
- Contact Person: Recruiter name and email
- Follow-up Date: When to check in
- Interview Date: Scheduled interview
- Notes: Important details
How to Use This Template
Step 1: Download and Setup
- Download Excel version or make a copy in Google Sheets
- Customize columns to fit your needs
- Set up conditional formatting for status colors
Step 2: Track Every Application
- Add entry immediately after applying
- Set follow-up reminders (typically 1-2 weeks)
- Update status as you hear back
- Record all communication in notes
Step 3: Weekly Review
- Every Sunday, review all pending applications
- Send follow-up emails where needed
- Archive old/rejected applications
- Plan next week's applications
Sample Entry
Application Date: 05/01/2026
Company: Flutterwave
Position: Junior Software Engineer
Source: HeadHunter.ng
Salary: ₦300,000 - ₦500,000
Location: Lagos (Remote)
Status: Interview Scheduled
Contact: [email protected]
Follow-up: 12/01/2026
Interview: 15/01/2026 - 2:00 PM
Notes: Technical interview with Engineering Lead
Pro Tips
- Color code by status: Green = Interview, Yellow = Pending, Red = Rejected
- Use filters to focus on active applications
- Track which job boards give best results
- Note patterns in response times
- Keep rejected applications for learning (what to improve)
Download Options
- Excel (.xlsx): Works offline, full functionality
- Google Sheets: Access anywhere, auto-saves, shareable
- CSV: Import into any spreadsheet software