Like many job seekers, we found the process of tracking job applications exhausting. Maintaining a spreadsheet of companies, applications, interview dates, follow-ups, and outcomes was a job in itself—on top of tailoring resumes, crafting cover letters, and searching for roles that fit my background.
And in recent years, this process has become even more overwhelming as the job market has evolved. The days of staying in a job for 20 years are long gone1. Today, the average worker changes careers 5-7 times over their life, and about 30% of workers are changing jobs every 12 months. The current workforce is more mobile than ever before, with nearly 85% of U.S. professionals actively considering a job change, up from 67% just a year ago2. In fact, in one particularly notable month, 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs3—a stark reminder of how job transitions are no longer a rare event but a regular part of professional life.
At one point, staring at my endless spreadsheet, I asked myself, “Is this even helping me?” Then it hit me—this wasn’t just my personal record-keeping system. This was a goldmine of data. Which companies respond? Which ones ghost candidates? Which industries have the best engagement? This insight wasn’t just valuable for me—it could help every job seeker.
We realized that every job application leaves a digital trail. No matter where it starts—LinkedIn, a referral, or a job board—it always ends with an application on a company’s ATS. And each ATS sends a confirmation email. This became the foundation of NextGig.ai.
Instead of manually updating a spreadsheet, job seekers use a @nextgig.ai email address when applying. NextGig.ai automatically tracks applications, responses, interview progress, and employer engagement—presented in a clean, AI-powered dashboard.
But tracking is just the start. The job search is a sales process—candidates are the product, and companies are the buyers. NextGig.ai acts as a personal job search CRM, providing AI-driven follow-ups, engagement insights, and strategic recommendations.
Over time, this grows beyond job search. By aggregating application data across users, NextGig.ai becomes the pulse of the job market, identifying which employers are hiring, which are ghosting, and which roles are most likely to lead to offers.
But our vision is bigger.
In the short term, NextGig.ai is your AI-powered job search copilot. In the long term, it evolves into a career copilot—helping individuals navigate a 40-year career, steer towards opportunities, and take control of their professional growth.
Because the best way to advance in your career, and get a raise is to change jobs. And the best time to look for a job is when you already have one.
1 Source: https://study.uq.edu.au/stories/how-many-career-changes-lifetime
2 Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliekratz/2024/03/17/younger-generations-want-to-change-jobs-heres-how-employers-can-keep-them/
3 Source: https://joingenius.com/statistics/career-change-statistics/