The Himalayas Job Application Tracker is a free drag-and-drop kanban board that helps you organize your job search. Track every application from saved to hired, add notes and salary details, rate your excitement for each role, and see expiration dates at a glance. Available to all Himalayas users at no cost.
How does the job application tracker work?
The tracker is a kanban-style board with columns representing different stages of your job search. Each job application is a card that you can drag between columns as its status changes. You can add any job — from Himalayas or from external job boards — and track everything in one place.
What are the tracker columns?
The board has six columns, each representing a stage in the application process:
| Column | What it means |
|---|---|
| Saved | Jobs you are interested in but have not applied to yet |
| Applied | Jobs where you have submitted an application |
| Interviewing | Jobs where you have been invited to or are in the interview process |
| Negotiation | Jobs where you have received an offer and are negotiating terms |
| Hired | Jobs where you have accepted an offer |
| Archived | Jobs that did not work out (rejected, withdrawn, or no longer interested) |
You move cards between columns by dragging and dropping them. The status updates automatically when you move a card.
What information can I track for each application?
Each application card stores:
- Job title: The position you applied for
- Company name: The employer, with their logo if available
- Salary range: Minimum and maximum salary with currency (e.g., $80,000 – $120,000 USD)
- Application link: Direct link to the external application page
- Himalayas link: Link to the job listing on Himalayas (if applicable)
- Notes: Free-text field where you can write anything: interview prep notes, contact names, follow-up reminders, feedback received
- Excitement rating: A 1–5 star rating for how excited you are about the opportunity
- Expiration date: When the job listing expires (automatically set for Himalayas jobs)
How do I add a job to the tracker?
There are two ways:
From a Himalayas job listing
When browsing jobs on Himalayas, click the "Save" or "Apply" button on any job listing. The job is automatically added to the appropriate column with pre-filled details (title, company, salary, logo, application link, and expiration date).
Manually
From the tracker, click "Add" to create a new entry. Enter the job title, company name, application link, salary details, and any notes. This is how you track jobs from external job boards, LinkedIn, company career pages, or anywhere else.
Can I drag and drop between columns?
Yes. The tracker uses full drag-and-drop interaction:
- Drag between columns to change an application's status (e.g., drag from "Applied" to "Interviewing" when you get an interview invite)
- Drag within a column to reorder your applications (put the ones you care about most at the top)
- Keyboard support: Use arrow keys to move cards between columns
- Touch support: Drag-and-drop works on mobile and tablet devices
Changes save automatically whenever you move a card.
Does the tracker show expiration dates?
Yes. For jobs saved from Himalayas, the tracker automatically shows the listing's expiration date. Cards display badges for:
- Expired: The job listing has passed its expiration date
- Expiring soon: The job listing expires within the next 3 days
This helps you prioritize applications for jobs that are about to close.
Is the job application tracker free?
Yes. The job application tracker is completely free for all Himalayas users, including those on the free tier. There are no limits on the number of applications you can track, and all features (drag-and-drop, notes, ratings, salary tracking) are available at no cost.
The tracker is one of several free tools on Himalayas. For a full list of what is included free vs. with Himalayas Plus, see the pricing comparison.
Tips for using the tracker effectively
Save jobs before applying. When you find interesting positions, add them to the Saved column first. Then review them together and apply in batches, rather than applying impulsively to every job you see.
Use the excitement rating. Rating each job 1–5 stars forces you to think about which opportunities you genuinely care about. When you have limited time, focus your energy on 4- and 5-star roles.
Write notes as you go. After every interview, immediately add notes to the card: who you spoke with, what was discussed, what they said the next steps would be, and any follow-up actions. Notes help when juggling multiple interviews.
Track salary across applications. Entering salary details for each role helps you compare offers side-by-side when negotiation time comes.
Archive rather than delete. When a job does not work out, move it to Archived rather than deleting it. This preserves your application history, which is useful for reflecting on your job search patterns and for future reference.
How do I get started?
- Sign up or sign in to Himalayas
- Go to your tracker dashboard
- Add jobs from Himalayas listings or manually
- Drag cards between columns as your applications progress
- Add notes, salary details, and excitement ratings to stay organized
Learn more about the Job Application Tracker. For questions, email hi@himalayas.app.