Building Interview OS: A Privacy-First Job Search Tracker with Next.js

Why I Built Interview OS

Job hunting gets chaotic fast.

After applying to 50+ jobs, I was juggling spreadsheets, email threads, and notes — and still missing follow-ups. Existing tools were either too generic or didn’t respect user privacy.

So I built Interview OS — a privacy-first command center for job seekers.

Core Features

• 📋 Kanban pipeline for tracking applications
  


• 📅 Interview round logging with markdown notes
  


• ✉️ Smart email templates using {{placeholders}}
  


• 🔒 Emails sent via your own SMTP
  


• 🌐 Community-driven interview questions
  

Tech Stack

// Core stack

Next.js 16.1.1 (App Router)

TypeScript

MongoDB

Prisma

Tailwind CSS

Radix UI

Why this stack:

• 
  Next.js for performance + server actions


• 
  MongoDB for flexible, evolving data


• 
  Tailwind + Radix for fast, accessible UI


• 
  Prisma for type-safe data access

Privacy-First by Design

Interview OS does NOT:

• Sell user data


• Send emails on your behalf


• Act as a recruiter tool

Emails are sent using your SMTP, and your data stays yours.

What’s Next

• Better analytics for applications


• More community-driven insights


• Export & backup options

If you're job hunting — or building tools for people who are — I’d love your feedback.

🔗 https://interviewos.xyz