Create your first application
This guide introduces the core Tarnished workflow by walking through a first application entry.
Before you begin
You need:
- a working Tarnished install
- a Tarnished user account
If you have not created the first account yet, start with Create your admin account.
Step 1: Create an application
Create a new application entry with the essential information:
- company
- job title
- applied date
- status
- optional job URL or job description
Step 2: Review it in the applications list
After saving the application, confirm that it appears in the list.
At this point Tarnished has started tracking the application as part of your pipeline.
Your saved application date also feeds dashboard and analytics windows such as "Last 7 Days" and "Last 30 Days", so make sure the applied date reflects the real day you want Tarnished to count.
Step 3: Update the status over time
As the application progresses, update the status.
Tarnished records the journey of an application across statuses, which later powers the pipeline, dashboard, and analytics views.
Step 4: Add rounds and supporting files
As interviews happen, add rounds and attach supporting files as needed.
Typical examples include:
- CV
- cover letter
- transcript
- interview audio or video