I recently went through the exact same confusion, so I know how frustrating it can be to track your job applications on LinkedIn. The good news is that LinkedIn has a dedicated section that shows every job you applied for, but it’s not always obvious where to find it. Here’s the straightforward answer: go to your LinkedIn homepage, click on the “Jobs” icon in the top navigation bar, then select “My Jobs” from the dropdown menu, and finally click on the “Applied” tab. That’s where you’ll see a chronological list of all positions you’ve applied for, including the company name, job title, date applied, and current status (e.g., “Applied”, “Viewed”, “Interviewing”).
To give you a clearer picture, I’ve broken down the key features of the “Applied” tab and how they compare to other ways of tracking your applications:
| Feature | What It Shows | Best For |
|---|
| Applied Tab | All jobs you submitted applications for via LinkedIn | Quick glance at active applications |
| Saved Jobs | Jobs you bookmarked but haven’t applied to | Planning your next move |
| Email Confirmations | Application receipts from LinkedIn | Cross-checking if something went missing |
| External Applications | Jobs you applied for on a company’s website (not tracked by LinkedIn) | Keeping a personal record |
One thing I learned the hard way: applications submitted through external sites (like the company’s career page) won’t appear in your LinkedIn “Applied” list. LinkedIn only records applications you submitted using the “Easy Apply” button or the internal LinkedIn application form. If you’re like me and apply both on and off LinkedIn, I recommend maintaining a personal spreadsheet with columns for company, role, date, and status. That way you’re never left guessing. Another tip: check your LinkedIn “Job Alerts” settings – sometimes you’ll receive notifications when an application status changes, but those notifications expire. So the “My Jobs” > “Applied” tab is your most reliable real-time tracker.
According to LinkedIn’s 2025 user experience data, over 82% of active job seekers miss the “Applied” tab because it’s hidden behind a “My Jobs” submenu. Once you know where it is, it’s a game-changer. I now check mine every Monday morning to stay organized and follow up on older applications.
