Unemployed in Tech in 2026: My Job Application Tracking Method to Stay Organized (with Template)

I'm sharing my organized approach to job hunting in tech during 2025. I'll walk you through my spreadsheet system, where I track everything from application dates to interview stages. I use colour coding to visualize my progress. I'm tracking key details like salary ranges, required years of experience, and different versions of my resume for each role. I'll show you how this systematic approach helps me stay on top of my applications, follow up appropriately, and learn from each interaction. I'll also share some quick insights I'm noticing in the current job market. ↪️ Download your copy: https://nikitisza.gumroad.com/l/jobapptracker Tags: #techjobsearch #productdesign #uxdesign #jobhunting #techlayoffs #career #jobsearchorganization 👉 Submit a video request: https://forms.gle/dV4KD2aotjNg4sAw7 💌 SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter ➜ https://nikitisza.substack.com/ ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:13 Overview of the job application tracker 3:32 How to search for job using Indeed and LinkedIn 4:39 How to review JDs (job descriptions) 6:01 Workday and ATS (application tracking system) HOT tips 6:57 LinkedIn job application tips 7:43 Using AI for cover letter and screening questions 9:01 Google Drive organization structure 10:00 Part 1 - Job application example using the tracker 11:43 Part 2 - Job application example using the tracker 12:46 Job application tracker download! 🎥 VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY ➡ How to get started in UX design with no degree: https://youtu.be/3J5XOfxewQw ➡ How to wireframe and generate endless ideas fast: https://youtu.be/F0esWnwZOMg ➡ Find out if you’re late to the UX field: https://youtu.be/7VPZDTWKP78 ➡ Designer diary - a week in my life as a UX designer: https://youtu.be/phn8xTdl9fU ➡ Winning design interview answers: https://youtu.be/uwDE2rKeAAQ 🙋‍♀️ SOCIAL LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikitisza Web: nikitisza.com Medium: nikitisza.medium.com ---------------------------------------------- 📚 Read my articles on the web: https://www.nikitisza.com/writing ➡ Community resources for designers: https://www.nikitisza.com/resources 🛍️ GUMROAD shop: https://nikitisza.gumroad.com/