Job search desk — track applications and rehearse STAR stories offline
By Nydaymuse · Updated
How can I organize a job search offline?
Keep each role with its company, application status, next action date, and interview notes. Hunt is Nydaymuse’s free offline HTML desk for applications, STAR stories, and follow-up drafts. You choose and submit applications yourself; the desk does not find jobs or auto-apply.
Spreadsheets of applications go stale. Interview stories live in a notes app you never open under pressure. Follow-ups sit in Drafts until the role is gone. A calm job search needs one place for applications, STAR stories, and polite nudges — without another SaaS login watching your hunt.
Hunt is a free, offline Job Search Desk: open one HTML file in your browser, keep data in localStorage, and export JSON or Notion-ready CSVs when you want a backup.
Hunt — free job search desk
Applications tracker + STAR story bank + follow-up emails + weekly checklist. English UI. Navy / red. SAMPLE rows included.
How to run a weekly job hunt
- Research — shortlist roles that match your floor title and location constraints.
- Apply — log Company, Role, Channel, Status, Salary signal, and the next action date.
- Prep — rehearse six STAR stories before any live screen.
- Follow through — send thank-you or nudge emails within 24–48 hours, not “someday.”
Hunt’s weekly checklist is printable so the rhythm stays visible on your desk — not buried in a task manager with fifty other projects.
What’s inside the desk
| Module | What you do |
|---|---|
| Applications | Track Saved / Applied / OA / Interview / Offer / Rejected with filters and simple stats |
| STAR stories | Six prompts with [BRACKETS] for conflict, ambiguity, influence, recovery, empathy, prioritization |
| Follow-up emails | Thank-you, nudge, and offer-received swipe with one-click Copy |
| Weekly checklist | Research / apply / prep / follow-through rhythm you can print |
| Export | JSON backup + Notion CSVs in the zip; Reset SAMPLE when you start clean |
Rule of thumb: If a row has no next action date, it is not in your hunt — it is wishful thinking. Add a date or archive it.
STAR stories without blank-page panic
Interviewers ask for conflict, ambiguity, and influence. Writing stories the night before a loop usually produces vague answers. Hunt keeps a small bank of templates with bracket placeholders so you fill specifics once, then rehearse out loud. You still own the truth of each story — the desk only stops you from improvising under stress.
Pair each story with one metric or outcome you can say in one breath. If you cannot name the result, revise the Situation and Task before you open the call.
Follow-ups that stay professional
After an interview, a short thank-you is expected. After radio silence, a calm nudge beats another “just checking in” essay. Hunt’s swipe file keeps tone steady: gratitude, one reminder of fit, and a clear ask for timeline — then stop. No fake urgency. No sales gimmicks.
Salary signals and status honesty
Log a salary number when the posting or recruiter shares one — even a range midpoint. Empty salary fields make offer comparisons emotional instead of numeric. Status should move when reality moves: Applied after you submit, Interview when a screen is booked, Rejected when you get the email — not when you feel discouraged. Hunt’s filters exist so you can focus on “Interview” rows this week without scrolling past old Saves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hunt a job board?
No. It does not scrape listings or auto-apply. You paste roles you choose and track them offline.
Does my data leave my device?
No upload. Data stays in localStorage until you export. There is no account and no support channel.
Is this Notion?
The desk is offline HTML. The zip includes Notion-ready CSVs if you prefer a database later.
Get Hunt free
Free offline HTML desk. Download from Gumroad and replace the included sample data with your own. No support included.
Next steps
Try Hook for freelance outreach, or Close for proposal prompts when you sell your own services.