Why use Orbit instead of a spreadsheet?

Getting StartedUpdated Mar 15, 2026~1 min read
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If you're tracking jobs in a spreadsheet, email, or sticky notes, here's what Orbit does that those can't.

What a spreadsheet can't do

  • Remind you to follow up. Orbit watches your pipeline and nudges you when applications go stale, contacts go cold, or interviews need thank-you notes.
  • Connect people to opportunities. Link contacts to jobs so you always know who to reach out to at each company.
  • Track your momentum. See weekly patterns, conversion rates, and trends that reveal what's working.
  • Prepare you for interviews. AI generates company-specific prep materials when you reach the interview stage.
  • Protect your mental health. Daily mood check-ins, wellness exercises, and contextual coaching help you stay resilient.
  • Sync across devices. Update on your phone during a commute, review on your laptop at home.
  • Keep a calendar. Interview schedules, follow-up dates, and deadlines all in one place.

What stays the same

  • Your data is yours. Export everything anytime.
  • No learning curve for basics. Adding a job takes 30 seconds.
  • Works without AI. Every feature except Scout Chat, AI Draft, and Interview Prep works without an API key.

Who Orbit is for

  • Anyone applying to more than 5 jobs
  • Anyone juggling multiple interviews
  • Anyone who forgets to follow up
  • Anyone who wants to understand their search patterns
  • Anyone who needs emotional support during a tough search
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