Teal review

How it works

You create an account and add your resume, either by uploading a file or building one in the editor. The Chrome extension saves job postings from other sites into your tracker, where you can record the status, contacts, notes and follow-up dates for each application. Teal can suggest keywords from job descriptions to help tailor your resume. Free features include job tracking and a resume builder with some limits, and a paid plan adds more advanced tools and downloads. Confirm the current limits on the official site.

Pros and cons

Who it is for

Teal fits people who apply to many roles and need a system to manage follow-ups and resume versions. It is less necessary for someone applying to only a few jobs, who can track them in a spreadsheet. For resume checks against a single job posting, compare Jobscan. For free government guidance, see CareerOneStop.

Using the tracker to run a real search

A tracker only helps if you use it consistently. Log each application when you submit it, along with the date, the contact name if you have one, and the next follow-up date. Review the list each week, and close out roles that have been filled or where you were rejected so the active list stays useful.

Use the notes field to record what the employer emphasized in the posting and what you said in your application. Those details make interviews easier to prepare for, and they help you spot patterns in the roles that get responses.

Resume builder and keyword matching

Teal can compare your resume with a job description and suggest keywords to include. Use suggestions only where they reflect your real experience. A resume that lists tools you have not used will fail in the interview. Read the full list and choose the terms that match your background.

Build a master resume with all of your experience, then tailor copies for each family of roles. For the principles behind a resume that reads well to both software and people, see how to write an ATS-friendly resume.

Plans, data and privacy

Teal offers a free plan and a paid tier. The plan details, prices and usage limits are shown on the official pricing page and can change, so check them before you upgrade. Read the billing terms, including renewal and cancellation rules, before you enter payment details.

Review how the Chrome extension and the account handle your data. Give the extension access only to the sites you use, and remove your resume from any shared device before you leave the account open.

Alternatives worth comparing

Jobscan focuses on checking a resume against one posting, which can complement a tracker. Levels.fyi helps you research pay before you negotiate. LinkedIn Jobs and Indeed are the job boards you would track in Teal.