Career · Interviews
Interview Tracker
Every round, date, interviewer, and outcome in one place — with a prep kit for each interview, questions to ask, calendar export, reflection notes, and a reusable STAR story bank. Free, no signup.
- Prep Checklist
- Questions to Ask
- STAR Story Bank
- Add to Calendar
- Reflection Notes
- Dashboard Sync
Interview Tracker
Every round, date, and outcome — with a prep kit for each interview
STAR story bank
Write each story once — Situation, Task, Action, Result — and reuse it across interviews.
No stories yet. Start with: “Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem.”
What's New in the Interview Tracker (2026 Upgrade)
Prep kit per interview
A 7-step checklist you can tick off and extend.
Questions to ask
Your list, plus one-click ideas.
After-interview notes
Questions asked, what went well, what to improve.
STAR story bank
Write stories once, reuse them in every interview.
Add to calendar
.ics file with a 1-hour reminder.
Next-interview countdown
Your next round at the top, with a countdown.
Edit any interview
Plus format (video, phone, in person) and link or address.
Next-step shortcuts
Practice questions, thank-you note, follow-up.
Dashboard sync
Saved in your browser; synced when you sign in.
The Interview Tracker at a Glance
- Interview stages
- 6
- Outcomes to track
- 5
- Prep checklist steps
- 7
- Question ideas
- 7
- Parts of a STAR story
- 4
- Calendar reminder
- 1h
- Signups
- 0
- Forever
- Free
How to Use the Interview Tracker
- 01
Add the interview
Company, role, stage, date and time, format, link or address, and who you're meeting.
- 02
Work through the prep kit
Tick off the checklist, write your questions, add it to your calendar, and pull stories from your STAR bank.
- 03
Reflect and follow up
Write what they asked and how it went, update the outcome, and send a thank-you note within a day.
Interview Preparation Workflow
The strongest candidates treat interviewing as a process, not an event. A simple workflow with free LinkedinForge tools:
- Step 1
Before applying
Match your resume to the posting with the Resume Keyword Matcher and log the application in the Job Tracker.
- Step 2
Interview scheduled
Add it here with the date, stage, and interviewer. Research the company with Company Research.
- Step 3
Prepare
Practice with the Interview Questions Generator and know your numbers with Salary Research.
- Step 4
Afterwards
Update the outcome, note the questions asked, and send a thank-you message within about 24 hours.
Interview Preparation Checklist
- Re-read the job description and highlight the top requirements
- Research the company: product, customers, recent news
- Look up the interviewer(s) on LinkedIn
- Prepare 3 STAR stories that match the requirements
- Prepare your answer to “Tell me about yourself” (60–90 seconds)
- Write 3 questions to ask them
- Test your camera, mic, and link — or plan your route
How to Prepare for Each Interview Stage
| Stage | Usually tests | Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Phone Screen | Motivation, basics, salary range | Your 60–90 second intro and why this role |
| HR Interview | Fit, values, logistics | Examples of teamwork and how you handle change |
| Technical | Skills for the role | Practice problems and explaining your thinking |
| Take-Home Task | Real work sample | Clarify the brief, time-box it, explain trade-offs |
| Onsite / Panel | Several perspectives | STAR stories and a question for each interviewer |
| Final Round | Decision and alignment | Your questions about goals, team, and next steps |
The STAR Method: How to Answer Behavioral Questions
S
Situation
Set the scene briefly — where and when.
T
Task
What you needed to achieve.
A
Action
What you did — your steps, not the team's.
R
Result
The outcome, with a number if you have one, and what you learned.
Common questions to prepare STAR stories for:
- “Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem.”
- “Describe a time you disagreed with a colleague or manager.”
- “Tell me about a project you're proud of.”
- “Describe a time you failed or made a mistake.”
- “Tell me about a time you led without formal authority.”
- “Describe a time you handled a tight deadline.”
Good Questions to Ask in an Interview
- What does success look like in this role after 3 and 12 months?
- What are the biggest challenges the team is facing right now?
- How is performance measured for this role?
- How would you describe the team's way of working?
- What do the next steps in the process look like, and what's the timeline?
- What do you enjoy most about working here?
- Is there anything about my background you'd like me to clarify?
What to Write Down After Every Interview
The questions they asked
So you can prepare better answers for the next round.
How you felt you did
One thing that went well and one to improve.
Next steps
Timeline, who decides, and what they need from you.
6 Interview Mistakes to Avoid
Mixing up companies and interviewers
One card per round, with names and notes.
Preparing the night before
Start the prep kit when it's scheduled.
No questions to ask
Write three in advance.
Vague answers
Use STAR stories with real results.
Forgetting what they asked
Write your reflection the same day.
No thank-you note
Send one within about 24 hours.
Who Should Use the Interview Tracker?
Active job seekers
Juggle several processes at once.
Graduates
Assessment centres and first interviews.
Career changers
Prepare stories that show transferable skills.
Senior candidates
Long, multi-round processes.
Career coaches
A simple structure for clients.
Freelancers
Client pitches and discovery calls.
Tutorials & Guides
Pro Tips
Prepare once, reuse often
Your STAR stories work across companies — refine them each time.
Research the interviewer
A shared interest or recent post makes small talk easy.
Do a tech check
Test link, camera, and mic 15 minutes early.
Review before final rounds
Your reflection notes show what they care about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I track my interviews separately from applications?
Once you're interviewing at several companies, rounds blur together: different stages, interviewers, and prep topics for each. A dedicated tracker shows every upcoming round at a glance — with its own prep kit — so you never mix up companies or miss a follow-up. Track applications in the Job Tracker.
Is my interview data private?
It's saved in your browser. If you sign in to LinkedinForge, it's also saved to your own account so it syncs across devices and appears in your dashboard. You can export everything with the Data Backup tool.
What should I record after each interview?
Right away: the questions you were asked, answers that felt weak, the interviewer's name and role, anything they said about next steps, and one thing to research before the next round. Use the “After the interview” box — it makes thank-you notes and later rounds easier.
How do I prepare for each interview stage?
Phone screens test motivation and basics — prepare your 60–90 second introduction. Technical rounds test skills — practice with the Interview Questions Generator. HR rounds test fit and salary expectations — check ranges with Salary Research. Final rounds test decision-readiness — bring thoughtful questions.
What is the STAR method?
A simple structure for behavioral answers: Situation (the context), Task (what you had to achieve), Action (what you did), and Result (the outcome, ideally with a number). The story bank helps you write each story once and reuse it.
How many STAR stories do I need?
Many people prepare around five to eight strong stories that can flex across common questions — leadership, conflict, failure, a tight deadline, a proud achievement, and solving a hard problem.
How does “Add to calendar” work?
It downloads a standard .ics calendar file with the interview's date, time, location or link, interviewer, and your questions — plus a reminder one hour before. Open it to add it to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.
What questions should I ask the interviewer?
Ask about what success looks like in the role, the team's biggest challenges, how performance is measured, ways of working, and the next steps. The prep kit suggests questions you can add with one click.
Does it work with my LinkedinForge dashboard?
Yes. When you're signed in, upcoming interviews appear in your dashboard reminders and weekly plan.
Can I edit an interview after adding it?
Yes — click the pencil icon to change the date, stage, format, interviewer, or notes. Update the outcome from the status menu.
When should I send a thank-you note?
Within about 24 hours of the interview. The tracker links to our Thank You Message Generator once an interview is done.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free, with no signup, no trial, and no limits.
Walk Into Every Interview Prepared
Scroll up, add your next interview, and work through the prep kit — it takes minutes. It's 100% free.