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Module Guide: Applications Board Components and Operating Rules

Detailed guide for Applications Board components, stage movement, card details, notes, and follow-up management.

Career Capybara Product Team Updated 10/2/2026 3 min read
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Module Guide: Applications Board Components and Operating Rules

What you'll learn

  • Rule: whenever stage changes, update card details the same day. The board is only useful when freshness is high.
  • Applications Board: Components and Usage
  • Board-Level Components
  • Application Card Components

Applications Board: Components and Usage

Applications Board with pipeline stages
Applications Board with pipeline stages

Board-Level Components

  • Stage columns: Applied, interviewing, and outcome states.
  • Add application action: Creates a new pipeline card.
  • Filters/search: Focus on company, role, or stage.

Application Card Components

  • Role + company: Primary identity fields.
  • Status marker: Current stage in process.
  • Dates and events: Upcoming interview/follow-up checkpoints.
  • Linked resume: Tailored resume used for that specific application.

Card Detail Panel

  • Job description: Source context for optimization and prep.
  • Notes: Recruiter details, salary info, and next steps.
  • Activities: Timeline of interactions and updates.
  • Interview prep links: Jump directly to targeted interview practice.
Rule: whenever stage changes, update card details the same day. The board is only useful when freshness is high.
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