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Job Application Tracker

Difficulty: Intermediate

Build a job application tracking system with drag-and-drop Kanban board. Track applications through stages (wishlist, applied, interview, offer, rejected), add notes, schedule interviews, and analyze your job search with statistics.

Estimated Time: 4-5 days

Learning Objectives

Key Features

Application Management

  • Add job applications with company, position, salary range, location
  • Drag-and-drop between status columns (Wishlist → Applied → Interview → Offer → Rejected)
  • Add notes, contacts, and important dates to each application
  • Upload job descriptions and resumes
  • Set reminders for follow-ups

Analytics & Insights

  • Dashboard with charts showing application funnel
  • Timeline view of application activity
  • Success rate calculations
  • Average time in each stage
  • Salary range analysis
  • Export all data to CSV
Technical Stack
Drag & Dropreact-beautiful-dnd or @dnd-kit
ChartsChart.js or Recharts
StateRedux or Context API
BackendExpress, MongoDB, JWT

💡 Tips: Use react-beautiful-dnd for smooth drag-and-drop. Store board state efficiently - update only what changed. Pre-calculate statistics on the backend. Test drag-and-drop on mobile devices.

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