Job Nextly
Job Nextly is a job application tracking platform built to help candidates stay organized without relying on brittle automation.
It combines Gmail sync, manual tracking, and visual analytics to give a clear picture of your job search progress.
Why Job Nextly Exists
Job searching quickly becomes chaotic:
- Emails are scattered across inboxes
- Application statuses are hard to remember
- Progress feels invisible over time
Job Nextly exists to turn a messy job hunt into a clear, trackable workflow.
Core Features
Gmail Sync
- Secure Gmail integration
- Sync job-related emails into the platform
- Extract basic metadata (company, subject, date)
Emails inform tracking — they don’t control it.
Manual Application Tracking
- Add and update applications manually
- Track stages like applied, interview, offer, rejected
- Full control over your job data
No auto-changing states. No guessing.
Analytics & Insights
- Visual analytics powered by Recharts
- Track applications over time
- See response rates and stage distributions
- Identify patterns in your job search
Progress made visible.
Technical Architecture
Data Flow
- Gmail API for email syncing
- PostgreSQL for application and email metadata
- Analytics queries aggregated for charts
- Frontend dashboards powered by Recharts
Built for clarity, not complexity.
Tech Stack
Frontend
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Recharts
Backend
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- Firebase
- Gmail API
Challenges Faced
- Gmail API permissions and OAuth flows
- Email-to-application mapping
- Designing flexible tracking states
- Meaningful analytics without overfitting data
Key Learnings
- Gmail API integration
- UX design for tracking workflows
- Analytics visualization with Recharts
- Balancing automation with user control
Status
Job Nextly is completed and usable as a personal productivity tool.
Job Nextly focuses on clarity, control, and insight — not automation for its own sake.