Use case
Job search with momentum
Tailor CVs, submit applications, follow up, prep for interviews — job hunting is a project with no project manager. TaskKoala picks one job-hunt leaf at a time so you make steady progress instead of anxious scrolling.
Why job search lists fail
You track applications in a spreadsheet, reminders in your calendar, and interview notes somewhere else. When you sit down to job hunt, you spend the first twenty minutes figuring out where you left off — or avoiding the whole thing entirely.
Plant a “Job search” tree. Each leaf is a concrete action — apply to role at Company X, send follow-up email, research interviewer on LinkedIn. Mark interview dates and application deadlines as high priority. Focus mode gives you one clear next step.
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Plant a tree
Name one tree for this area of life. Free includes one tree; paid plans give you unlimited trees for separate projects.
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Add leaves & priorities
Drop in everything on your mind. Mark time-sensitive work as high priority so it surfaces first.
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Enter focus mode
Let the koala pick one leaf at a time — high priority first, then a fair random choice from what remains.
Example leaves on a job search tree
Prepare for interview at Northgate Ltd (Thursday)
High priorityFollow up on application to Brightpath
High priorityTailor CV for product manager role
Update LinkedIn headline
Tips for job search in TaskKoala
- Action leaves, not statuses — “Apply to Brightpath” works better than “Brightpath — applied?”.
- Interview prep gets high priority — always bump anything with a fixed date.
- Daily focus sessions — one hour of focus beats a whole day of unfocused browsing.
- Not today without guilt — defer a leaf when you need a break; it stays on the branch.
Related use cases
Start your job search tree
Free plan includes one tree with full focus mode. Add your first applications today.
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