Comparison
Spreadsheet or job tracker?
A spreadsheet works. It just asks you to be the reminder system too. Here is an honest side-by-side.
| Spreadsheet | Dayfive | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free to start; Dayfive+ is optional |
| Setup | You build columns yourself | Ready on sign-up |
| Follow-up reminders | Manual, or formulas you write | Day five and day ten badges |
| Follow-up notes | You write each one | Ready to copy, from your real details |
| Tailored resumes per job | Separate files | Linked to each job |
| Interview prep | Not included | Mock interviews and saved answers |
| Customization | Unlimited | Fixed stages |
When a spreadsheet is enough
If you are applying to a handful of jobs and like building your own system, keep the sheet. It is flexible and free.
When a desk helps
Once you have more than ten open applications, the dates blur. Dayfive counts the days and keeps the resume you sent next to each job. See the tracker.