
I’ve been tracking my job applications on LinkedIn for a while now, and I can tell you it’s not as straightforward as you might think. The “My Jobs” feature is where you’ll find everything you’ve applied for, but it’s hidden behind a few clicks. To see your applied jobs, log into your LinkedIn account on a desktop or mobile app. On the desktop, click the “Jobs” icon in the top navigation bar. From there, you’ll see a dropdown menu—select “My Jobs” on the left sidebar. This page shows three tabs: “Saved,” “Applied,” and “Archived.” The “Applied” tab lists every job you’ve submitted an application for, along with the company name, date you applied, and the current status if the employer has updated it.
But here’s the catch: LinkedIn only shows applications from the last 180 days, and it doesn’t always show the full status if the recruiter hasn’t updated it. For a more comprehensive view, I recommend downloading your data. Go to “Settings & Privacy,” then “Data Privacy,” and request an archive of your job applications. This will give you a CSV file with all your past applications, including those older than six months. It’s a bit manual, but it’s the only way to get a complete history. I’ve found this especially useful for tracking patterns in my job search, like which industries I’ve been targeting most frequently.

I just check my applied jobs on LinkedIn by going to the “Jobs” section and clicking “My Jobs” on the left-hand menu. The “Applied” tab is right there, showing everything I’ve submitted. It’s quick and simple—no need to dig through settings. I use it every week to see if any statuses have changed, like if a recruiter has viewed my application.

Honestly, I use the LinkedIn mobile app to view my applied jobs. Tap the “Jobs” icon at the bottom, then tap “My Jobs” at the top of the screen. The “Applied” tab shows all my submissions. It’s a bit cluttered on mobile, but it works. I wish they’d add a filter to sort by date, but for now, I just scroll through the list.

I’m a stickler for organization, so I export my LinkedIn application data. Go to “Settings & Privacy,” then “Data Privacy,” and request an archive. It takes about 10 minutes, but you get a CSV file with every job you’ve applied for, including ones older than six months. This helps me analyze my job search strategy—like which roles I’m applying to most and which companies are ghosting me.

For a quick check, I just use the “My Jobs” page on LinkedIn. On desktop, click “Jobs,” then “My Jobs,” and select the “Applied” tab. It lists recent applications, but it’s not perfect—some statuses are missing. I’ve learned to also check my email for confirmation messages from employers, since LinkedIn doesn’t always sync perfectly. That’s my backup plan.


