How to Check Your Applied Jobs on LinkedIn in 2026?

[AndersonLee]

First, let me give you a direct answer: open LinkedIn, go to the “Jobs” icon in the top menu, then click “My Jobs” on the left sidebar. There, you’ll see a tab called “Applied” that lists every job you’ve submitted an application for. It’s that simple, but there are a few extra details that can save you time.

Make sure you’re using the desktop version or the mobile app – both work the same way. On the “Applied” page, you’ll see the job title, company name, date you applied, and a status indicator (e.g., “Applied,” “Viewed,” “Interviewing”). The status is updated by the recruiter if they interact with your application. I recommend checking this page weekly because some companies move fast, and you don’t want to miss a follow-up.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the statuses you might see and what they typically mean:

Status	Meaning
Applied	Your application is submitted but not yet reviewed.
Viewed	A recruiter or hiring manager opened your profile/application.
Interviewing	You’ve been invited to an interview or are in the process.
Rejected	The company has decided not to move forward.
Offer	You received a job offer (rarely shown, but possible).

If you applied through LinkedIn’s “Easy Apply” feature, those applications also appear in the same list. But if you applied on an external company site (after clicking “Apply on Company Website”), LinkedIn won’t track that – you’ll need to manually bookmark those. To stay organized, I suggest creating a spreadsheet or using a dedicated job-tracking app. LinkedIn’s built-in list is good, but it doesn’t send push notifications for status changes unless you enable them in settings.

One more thing: the “My Jobs” section also has a “Saved” tab where you can store jobs you’re interested in. Don’t confuse that with “Applied.” Check both tabs regularly. If you haven’t visited your “Applied” list in a while, you might be surprised by how many applications are still sitting in “Viewed” without a response. For those, a polite follow-up message to the recruiter on LinkedIn can sometimes help.

[LaEvelyn]

Honestly, the easiest way is to use the LinkedIn mobile app. Tap the “Jobs” icon at the bottom, then tap the “My Jobs” button right under the search bar. You’ll see two tabs – “Saved” and “Applied.” Tap “Applied” and you’re done. I do this every morning to see if any statuses have changed. If you’re on desktop, it’s the same path but the left sidebar is more obvious. Just don’t forget to refresh the page – sometimes the status update lags by a few hours.

[LeIvan]

From my perspective as a hiring manager, I’d say the “Applied” tab on LinkedIn is a goldmine for job seekers. But here’s the thing: the status shown on your end doesn’t always reflect the real stage. I’ve seen cases where an application stays “Viewed” for weeks while we’re still shortlisting. So instead of obsessing over the status, set a calendar reminder to check your Applied list every 10 days. That’s enough to catch any movement without driving yourself crazy. Also, use the filtering options – you can sort by date or status to see the most recent ones first.

[EmilianoRose]

I always advise clients to go beyond LinkedIn’s default list. The platform’s “Applied” tab only shows jobs you applied for directly through LinkedIn. If you applied via an external link (like a company’s career page), that application won’t appear. So here’s my method: create a simple folder in your email for “Job Applications” and forward every confirmation email you get. Then, once a week, cross-check that folder with your LinkedIn “Applied” list. This gives you a complete picture. Also, enable LinkedIn notifications for application updates – go to Settings > Notifications > Jobs and toggle on “Application updates.” That way, you get a ping when a recruiter views your profile.

[VanMartin]

I’m a bit of a power user, so I’ll share a few tricks. First, use the search bar within the “My Jobs” section – you can type keywords like “remote” or “software engineer” to filter your applied jobs. Second, install a browser extension like “Huntr” or “Jobscan” that syncs with LinkedIn and shows you real-time application statuses. Third, if you’re on Chrome, right-click on the “Applied” tab and open it in a new window – that way you can keep it open while you browse other jobs. Finally, remember that LinkedIn’s “Applied” list only goes back about 90 days for older applications. If you need to track historical ones, export your LinkedIn data (Settings > Data Privacy > Get a copy of your data) and look for the “Job Applications” file.