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Treat your job search like a project: an easy system to track applications

A simple, repeatable process to source roles, organize outreach, and track interviews without stress.

1) Define your pipeline

  • Stages: Saved → Applied → Phone Screen → Hiring Manager → Onsite/Panel → Offer → Accepted
  • Add a Paused/On hold stage so you don’t lose history.

2) Set weekly goals

  • Sourcing targets (e.g., 10 promising roles/week) and outreach targets (e.g., 5 warm intros/week).
  • Track hit rate (applications → screens) and adjust where you source.

3) Standardize your outreach

  • Keep a short, reusable intro note template you can personalize in 2–3 lines.
  • Maintain a list of recent wins you can plug into applications and messages.

4) Calendar and reminders

  • Block time (recurring) for sourcing and for applications.
  • Add reminders after each conversation for follow‑ups and thank‑yous.

5) Notes and signals

  • Track who you spoke with, interview takeaways, salary bands, and benefits.
  • Record your confidence (1–5) and personal fit (1–5) to prioritize effort.

6) Review weekly

  • Identify stuck items and move them forward (or archive).
  • Double down on sourcing channels with the best conversion (referrals often win).

Where Compin helps

Compin’s application flow keeps your roles organized in a simple pipeline. You can compare offers when they arrive and see exactly where to focus next—without a tangle of spreadsheets.

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