There are around 900,000 job vacancies in the UK. The number of job vacancies has continuously fallen since 2022, peaking at 1.2 million. If you are applying for many jobs, keeping track of your applications can take time and effort. However, it is highly off-putting to recruiters if they call you about a job and you are unsure which one they are referring to. You may not hear back about a job for weeks or months, so you are unlikely to remember the details offhand. When you are unaware of the job, recruiters may think you are disinterested or just applying for anything without much thought. It can even cause them to discount you from the recruitment process - especially if they have notified you in advance about the call. These are some tips for keeping track of your job applications.

Keep a Spreadsheet

It is worth keeping a spreadsheet with crucial information for your job applications—for instance, the job title, company, and salary. When a recruiter calls you unexpectedly, you can quickly search your spreadsheet for the relevant role.

Save Files

You can also save any files relating to the job you are applying for, such as the job description, job application, and other key information. You could then save your files under the company so you can quickly find the details when you receive a call from the recruiter.

Add to Calendar 

Another approach you can use when tracking your job applications is to add them to your calendar. Do this by the date applied or closing date. If it’s based on the closing date, you can always use this to follow up on your application.

Develop Project

Job searching is like a full-time job, so it is best to have everything in order when looking for a new job. Think of job hunting as your mini project; it will help you keep everything on track and make remembering what jobs you’ve applied for easier, saving any confusion.

Create Email Address

You can set up a new email for your job applications. This will make everything readily available in the same place, making it easier to find information when you need it.

How to Follow Up on Applications

If you have applied for a role and have yet to receive a response after the closing date, there are various things you can do to follow up. If there are contact details on the job ad, call them or email them. If there are no contact details, you could connect with someone on LinkedIn from the recruitment team and ask for some feedback. 

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