Why track everything
When you’re applying from November through May, you will forget who you emailed, who ghosted, and who needs a follow-up. A simple tracker is your second brain.
Columns to use
| Column | What to log |
|---|
| Company | Name |
| Role | Job title / internship |
| Applied | Date |
| Status | Applied / Phone screen / Interview / Offer / Rejected |
| Contact | Anyone you messaged or met |
| Follow-up | Date to check in again |
| Notes | What went well, what to improve |
What I learned
- The first 50 applications taught me less than the last 50 — I improved my resume and outreach each round.
- Follow-ups matter — polite, brief, not pushy.
- One offer (Uber) came after months of reps — not because the first try failed, but because I kept going.
Start small
Apply consistently. Track honestly. Adjust weekly.
Ari can share her actual Google Sheet structure in a future update.
