JobAT - Job Applications Tracker

Why ?

I wanted a simple way to track all my job applications in one place.
Most job boards don’t provide a good history of the applications you’ve sent, their statuses, deadlines, or links.
I decided to build JobAT — the Job Application Tracker — to manage everything locally on my computer, without relying on online tools.

How ?

JobAT is built using Python and PyQt5 for the GUI.

Key libraries and features:

• PyQt5 for GUI windows and dialogs.
• JSON for storing all applications locally.
• datetime for managing dates.
• High-DPI support for 4K displays.
• Dark mode styling via a .qss stylesheet.
• Exportable as a single .exe using PyInstaller.

The main interface includes:

• Search filters for company, job name, status, date range.
• Application table showing company, job, date, status, link, and comments.
• Add/Edit/Delete buttons to manage applications quickly.

Adding a New Application

Adding a new application opens a dialog where you can fill:

• Company name
• Job name
• Date applied (defaults to today)
• Status (dropdown)
• Link to the job
• Comment

dialog = ApplicationDialog(self, app_icon=self.windowIcon())
if dialog.exec_():
    self.controller.create_application(dialog.get_data())
    self.refresh_table(self.controller.database.applications)

The dialog automatically inherits the dark mode styling and the JobAT icon from the main window.

Search & Filtering

You can filter your applications by:

• Company
• Job Name
• Status
• Date range (defaults to today)

The table updates in real-time based on your search filters.

Dark Mode Styling

JobAT comes with a clean dark theme. All windows including dialogs automatically inherit this style. Font size and spacing are adjusted for readability, even on high-DPI screens.

Data Persistence

All applications are stored locally in applications.json, in the same folder as the .exe. This allows the app to be fully portable — you can copy the folder and keep your data intact.

database = ApplicationDatabase(resource_path("data/applications.json"))
controller = Controller(database)

Try it yourself !

You can download JobAT as a single .exe (no Python installation required). Just unzip it and launch JobAT.exe — your data will be saved in the same folder.

Please note: Running the .exe may trigger a security warning since it’s unsigned. This is normal for personal tools.