<details open=""><summary><strong>⚡ Quick Links</strong></summary><ul><li><a href="#overview">How It Works</a></li><li><a href="#status">Status Indicators</a></li><li><a href="#tracking">What Gets Tracked</a></li><li><a href="#faq">FAQ</a></li></ul></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>How Job Tracking Works</h2><p>Quick Ping automatically monitors your job search activity and provides real-time insights about each opportunity. When you browse job listings on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor, Quick Ping works behind the scenes to help you make smarter decisions.</p><blockquote><p><strong>🎯 The Goal:</strong> Never apply to the same company twice. Always know where you stand with every opportunity.</p></blockquote><div data-type="columns"><div data-type="column"><h4>The Process</h4><ol><li><p><strong>You browse jobs:</strong> Visit any job listing on supported platforms</p></li><li><p><strong>Quick Ping analyzes:</strong> We check the company against your history</p></li><li><p><strong>Status displayed:</strong> A colored indicator shows your relationship with that company</p></li><li><p><strong>Insights revealed:</strong> Click for detailed company information and history</p></li></ol></div><div data-type="column"><h4>Data Sources</h4><table><thead><tr><th>Source</th><th>What It Provides</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Gmail Integration</td><td>Past application history</td></tr><tr><td>LinkedIn Activity</td><td>Current job interactions</td></tr><tr><td>Manual Entries</td><td>Your custom notes</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Understanding Status Indicators</h2><p>Quick Ping uses a simple color-coded system to show your status with each company at a glance:</p><table><thead><tr><th>Color</th><th>Status</th><th>What It Means</th><th>Recommended Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>🟢 Green</td><td>New Opportunity</td><td>No prior contact with this company</td><td>Good to apply!</td></tr><tr><td>🟡 Yellow</td><td>Previously Applied</td><td>You've applied to this company before</td><td>Wait or try different role</td></tr><tr><td>🔴 Red</td><td>Recent Application</td><td>Applied within the last 30 days</td><td>Avoid duplicate application</td></tr><tr><td>⚪ Gray</td><td>Unknown</td><td>No data available yet</td><td>Proceed with caution</td></tr></tbody></table><blockquote><p><strong>💡 Pro Tip:</strong> Click on any status indicator to see detailed history, including application dates and email correspondence.</p></blockquote><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>What Gets Tracked</h2><details><summary><strong>Application Confirmations</strong></summary><p>When you apply to a job and receive a confirmation email (e.g., "Thank you for applying to..."), Quick Ping automatically detects and logs this company to your history.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Recruiter Outreach</strong></summary><p>If a recruiter contacts you about a position, Quick Ping can detect this and update your status with that company accordingly.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Interview Invitations</strong></summary><p>Interview requests are logged with dates, helping you track your progress through the hiring pipeline.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Rejection/Offer Letters</strong></summary><p>Final decisions are tracked so you know which companies have concluded their process with you.</p></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2><details><summary><strong>How accurate is the tracking?</strong></summary><p>Quick Ping uses advanced pattern matching to detect job-related emails with high accuracy. However, if an email uses unusual formatting, it might be missed. You can always add companies manually.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Can I manually add a company?</strong></summary><p>Yes! Click on any job listing, then use the "Mark as Applied" button to manually record an application.</p></details><details><summary><strong>How far back does the history go?</strong></summary><p>When you connect Gmail, Quick Ping scans your inbox for job-related emails. The scan covers your entire accessible email history.</p></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Related Articles</h2><ul><li><a href="/en/articles/2745539-traffic-light-status-dots">Traffic Light Status Dots</a></li><li><a href="/en/articles/1321132-understanding-status-badges">Understanding Status Badges</a></li><li><a href="/en/articles/6907290-the-universal-job-queue">The Universal Job Queue</a></li></ul>

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Everything you need to get up and running with Quick Ping in minutes.

Getting Started

Get up and running with Quick Ping in under 5 minutes. This comprehensive guide walks you through installation, Gmail connection, and your first job search.

Quick Start Guide

Step-by-step guide to installing Quick Ping on Chrome, Brave, Edge, and other Chromium browsers.

Installing the Chrome Extension

Learn how to connect Gmail to Quick Ping for automatic job application detection. Includes privacy information.

Connecting Your Gmail Account

Learn about the benefits of creating a Quick Ping account and how to sign up. Account creation is optional but unlocks additional features.

Creating Your Account (Optional)

Learn how to track your job applications across LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

Job Tracking

Complete list of job platforms and websites supported by Quick Ping.

Supported Platforms

Learn what each status badge means and how to interpret application status indicators.

Understanding Status Badges

Discover detailed company information, recruiter contacts, and insights with the Quick Ping Research Panel.

The Research Panel

Learn how to use Quick Ping's company research features to learn about potential employers.

Company Research

Understand Quick Ping's color-coded status system that shows your application history at a glance.

Traffic Light Status Dots

Learn how the Job Queue automatically collects and analyzes job listings from LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor in real-time.

The Universal Job Queue

Discover recruiters and hiring managers with AI-powered email analysis.

Network Discovery

Visualize your job search network and application history in the Quick Ping dashboard.

Network Discovery Dashboard

Step-by-step guide to running your first Gmail network scan and discovering your application history.

Running Your First Network Scan

Find verified professional email addresses for recruiters and hiring managers at your target companies.

Email Finder Lookup

Discover contacts at target companies, including recruiters, hiring managers, and potential referrals.

People Scout

Understand how Quick Ping scans your Gmail for job applications and builds your application history.

Gmail Network Scan

Understand how Quick Ping works with your Gmail to detect past applications.

Gmail Integration

Learn how Quick Ping protects your data and what information we access.

Privacy and Security

Everything about credits, subscriptions, and getting the most value from Quick Ping.

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Source	What It Provides
Gmail Integration	Past application history
LinkedIn Activity	Current job interactions
Manual Entries	Your custom notes

Color	Status	What It Means	Recommended Action
🟢 Green	New Opportunity	No prior contact with this company	Good to apply!
🟡 Yellow	Previously Applied	You've applied to this company before	Wait or try different role
🔴 Red	Recent Application	Applied within the last 30 days	Avoid duplicate application
⚪ Gray	Unknown	No data available yet	Proceed with caution