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Job Application Tracker

Keeps applications and follow-ups organized.

Beginner12h1–2 people14/20 fit
TL;DR

Build Job Application Tracker for job seekers in ~12h with 1–2 people. Stack: Next.js + Local storage.

Why it wins: Simple, useful, and easy to polish for a demo.

Build flow

01 · Problem
Job seekers lose track of where they applied and when to follow up.
02 · Solution
Add applications. Get a clear status overview and reminder suggestions.
03 · Build
  1. 1Application data model
  2. 2Kanban board
  3. 3Reminder logic
  4. 4Stats header
04 · Demo
Add 5 applications → show the board with statuses.

MVP checklist

  • Kanban by status
  • Follow-up reminders
  • Notes per job
  • Quick stats

Tech stack

TechRole
Next.jsFrontend + API routes
Local storageClient-side persistence

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