Power columns (add if you’ll actually use them)
- Last Touch Date (last email/LinkedIn message/interview)
- Stage Detail (Phone screen, Technical, Hiring manager, etc.)
- Comp Range (posted or target)
- Referral? (Y/N) + “Referrer name”
- Role Fit Score (1–5) (prevents low-ROI applications)
- Tailored? (Y/N) (keeps you honest)
- Portfolio link / work sample link (when relevant)
The 12 best job tracking templates for 2026 (copy/paste-ready)
Below are templates you can build in any tool. Each one includes:
- what it’s best for,
- how to implement,
- and the exact fields to copy.
Template 1 (Best overall): Master Job Application Tracker (Sheets/Excel)
Best for: 80% of job seekers
Why it wins: simple enough to maintain, powerful enough to analyze
