Recommendations for free job-search tools - what worked for you?

I am tracking my applications in a notebook and want something better. A spreadsheet with dates and follow-ups worked a little. Are there tools to avoid?

Your library may offer free access to paid learning and résumé services. Mine did.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 8 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.