Product Designer - Northwind Studios
Found on LinkedIn. Requires portfolio review. Deadline in 2 weeks.
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Job Search Board
Track every application, interview, and offer in one Kanban board
Job hunting involves juggling dozens of applications at different stages, and it's easy to lose track of who you've applied to, when interviews are scheduled, and which offers are pending. This Job Search Board Kanban template gives you five clear columns to move each role through your pipeline, from initial discovery to final outcome. Whether you're managing a handful of applications or dozens at once, the board keeps recruiter contacts, interview dates, and follow-up notes attached directly to each task so nothing slips through the cracks. Pair it with the MCP server to let an AI agent log new roles and update statuses automatically as your search progresses.
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Job Search Board
5 columns
Wishlist
3Roles you've found and want to apply to but haven't submitted yet.
Backend Engineer - Cascade Systems
Referral from former coworker Jamie. Need to tailor resume for Go experience.
Marketing Manager - Fern & Co
Remote-friendly role. Salary range posted: $75k-95k.
Applied
3Applications submitted and awaiting a response from the employer.
UX Researcher - Alpine Health
Applied via company site on Monday. Confirmation email received.
Data Analyst - Riverton Analytics
Submitted resume and cover letter through Greenhouse portal.
Sales Development Rep - Vantage Point
Applied through referral link from LinkedIn contact Priya.
Interviewing
3Active interview process, from phone screens through final rounds.
Acme Corp - Software Engineer
Phone screen completed. Onsite interview scheduled for next Thursday at 2pm with hiring manager.
Bluepeak Media - Content Strategist
First round done, waiting on take-home writing assignment feedback.
Orbit Robotics - Mechanical Engineer
Technical interview passed. Final round with VP of Engineering pending.
Offer
2Offers received that are under review or negotiation.
Meridian Labs - Senior Analyst
Offer received: $88k base plus bonus. Need to respond by Friday.
Fern & Co - Marketing Manager
Verbal offer given, awaiting written offer letter and benefits details.
Closed
2Applications that ended in rejection, withdrawal, or a declined offer.
Cascade Systems - Backend Engineer
Rejected after final round. Requested feedback from recruiter.
Vantage Point - Sales Development Rep
Withdrew application after accepting another offer.
How to run this board
Step 1
Add every role you're considering to the Wishlist column as soon as you find it, including the source and any deadlines.
Step 2
Move a task to Applied the moment you submit your resume, keeping the original notes intact for reference.
Step 3
Shift tasks to Interviewing as soon as a recruiter responds, and use the task description to log interview dates, interviewer names, and prep notes.
Step 4
When a decision arrives, move the task to Offer or Closed depending on the outcome, keeping a full record of your search.
Step 5
Review the board weekly to follow up on stalled Applied or Interviewing tasks that haven't moved in over a week.
AI agent usage
Run it with AI agents
An AI agent connected via the MCP server can automate the job hunt by logging new applications as tasks, moving them through columns as your status changes, and drafting follow-up reminders. It uses create_task to add roles you find, move_task to reflect interview stages, and update_task to attach notes, recruiter contacts, or next steps directly on the card.
# Job Search Board Agent Instructions
Board columns: Wishlist, Applied, Interviewing, Offer, Closed.
- When the user finds a new role to apply to, call create_task in the Wishlist column with the company and role title.
- When an application is submitted, use move_task to shift the card from Wishlist to Applied.
- When an interview is scheduled, move_task to Interviewing and use update_task to add interview date/time and interviewer names in the task description.
- When an offer arrives, move_task to Offer and log offer details via update_task.
- When a role is rejected or withdrawn, move_task to Closed rather than delete_task, to preserve history.
- Respect plan limits: free plan allows 1 project and 25 tasks total; do not create tasks beyond that without warning the user.Add a new application for the Product Designer role at Northwind Studios to my Wishlist column.
Move my application to Acme Corp from Applied to Interviewing and add the interview date of next Thursday at 2pm.
Show me every task currently sitting in the Interviewing column so I can prepare this week.
Learn more about the board-centric workflow in Kanban for AI Agents or open the MCP guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many job applications can I track on the free plan?
The free plan includes 1 project and up to 25 tasks total, which is enough to track roughly 20-25 active applications across all columns of this board at once.
What happens if I need to track more than 25 applications?
You'll need to upgrade to the pro plan, which costs $12/mo or $96/yr and removes the task cap so you can track an unlimited number of applications and projects.
Can I customize the column names on this board?
Yes, columns are fully editable. You can rename Wishlist, Applied, Interviewing, Offer, or Closed to match your own job search vocabulary at any time.
Does this template support keyboard shortcuts for fast entry?
Yes, the board supports keyboard shortcuts and the command palette so you can quickly create tasks, move cards between columns, and search your applications without touching the mouse.
Can an AI agent update this board automatically?
Yes, the board connects to an MCP server so agents can use tools like create_task, move_task, and update_task to log new applications and update statuses on your behalf.
Is there a macOS app for managing this board?
Yes, a macOS app is available so you can manage your job search board natively on your Mac in addition to using the web interface.
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