Checking All Your Active Applications

Overview:

The "Checking Active Applications" feature in CareerTracker allows users to effortlessly monitor all their active job applications across multiple workday websites from a single interface. By triggering a function on the Flask server, CareerTracker automatically logs into each user's accounts and retrieves the details of their active applications. The total number of active applications is then stored in the database for statistical analysis and future reference.

How to Access: To check your active applications:

1. Navigate to the side menu and select the "Checking Active Applications" option.

2. CareerTracker will automatically initiate a GET command to trigger the function on the Flask server responsible for retrieving active applications.

Background Process: Behind the scenes, CareerTracker performs the following steps:

1. Authentication: CareerTracker securely authenticates with each user's account using the stored login credentials.

2. Data Retrieval: Once authenticated, CareerTracker retrieves the details of all active job applications from each workday website.

3. Database Storage: The total number of active applications for each user is recorded and stored in the database for statistical analysis and reporting purposes.

Benefits:

• Efficiency: CareerTracker streamlines the process of monitoring active applications by consolidating data from multiple sources into a single interface.

• Accuracy: By automating the retrieval process, CareerTracker ensures that users have real-time access to the most up-to-date information about their job applications.

• Insights: The stored data enables users to gain insights into their job search progress, including the number of active applications and trends over time.

Security: CareerTracker prioritizes the security of user data. All interactions with external websites are performed securely, and user credentials are stored securely within the user's own deployment of CareerTracker.

Next Steps: With CareerTracker's "Checking Active Applications" feature, users can effortlessly stay informed about the status of their job applications, enabling them to manage their job search more effectively and make informed decisions.