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name: track-application description: Manages the application process, tracks statuses, and handles follow-up. Use after sending an application and for updates.

Track Application

Step 1: Initialization

1. Check if a tracker exists: /02-Applications/YYYY-MM/Company-Name/Application-tracker.md.
2. If new, create using the template in references/templates.md.
3. Log basic info: Company, Role, Date, Source.
   • Initial Status: Defaults to "Ready to Apply".
   • Date: Use "Pending" if not yet sent.

Step 2: Confirmation Sweep

1. Scan all Application-tracker.md files.
2. Identify "Ready to Apply" or unchecked "Application Submitted" items.
3. Prompt user to confirm if these have been sent.

Step 3: Status Updates

1. Update status (Applied, Screening, Interview, Offer, Rejected).
2. Log interactions in the "Communication Log".
3. Record interview details (Date, People, Questions).

Step 4: Follow-up Management

1. Schedule reminders:
   • 1 week post-application.
   • 2 weeks post-interview.
2. Use templates from references/templates.md for emails.

Step 5: Analytics

1. Generate weekly reports on active applications.
2. Analyze conversion rates and rejection patterns.

Step 6: System Integration

1. Update the main application dashboard.
2. Sync dates with the calendar.