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Overview

Tags let you organize job applications, contacts, resumes, and interview sessions with custom, color-coded labels. Create tags like “Top Choice”, “Referred”, or “Tech Industry” to categorize and filter everything in one place. Whether you are tracking dozens of applications or managing a large network of contacts, tags give you a flexible system to slice through information and focus on what matters most.

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Creating Tags

You can create tags from anywhere you see the tag picker - on an application, contact, resume, or interview session. Each tag has:
  • Name - a short label (up to 50 characters)
  • Color - choose from green, purple, blue, orange, pink, cyan, or a custom hex color
Tag names are unique across your account, so the same tag can be used everywhere. You can also reorder tags to control which ones appear first in pickers and filters.

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Applying Tags

Tags work across all major sections of Mokaru:

Job Applications

Tag applications in your tracker to categorize by priority, source, or industry.

Contacts

Tag networking contacts to group them by company, relationship, or follow-up status.

Resumes

Tag resumes to organize different versions by role type or target company.

Interview Sessions

Tag practice interviews to track which sessions relate to which opportunities.
When you tag a job application, Mokaru automatically applies the same tag to linked resumes and interview sessions. This keeps everything connected without extra work. If you later remove the tag from the application, it is also removed from linked items - as long as no other tagged application still references them.

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Filtering by Tags

Use the tag filter in your job tracker or contacts view to instantly narrow down what you see. Select one or more tags to show only matching items. Your filter selections are saved between sessions, so you pick up right where you left off. Combining tags with other filters (like application status or date range) lets you drill down even further. For example, filter by “Top Choice” and “Interview Stage” to see only your highest-priority applications that have interviews scheduled.

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Tag Detail View

Click any tag to open its detail page - a cross-entity workspace that shows all applications, contacts, resumes, and interview sessions with that tag in one view. This is a great way to see everything related to a specific opportunity or category at a glance. The tag detail page also surfaces follow-up actions for tagged applications, so you never lose track of next steps.

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Tag Strategies

Here are a few approaches to get the most out of tags. You can mix and match strategies to fit your workflow.

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By Priority

Assign priority levels to applications so you always know where to focus your energy.
  • Top Choice - your dream companies
  • Backup - solid options that you would be happy with
  • Long Shot - aspirational roles worth a try

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By Industry

Group applications and contacts by sector to keep related opportunities together.
  • Tech / Finance / Healthcare / Education - organize by industry
  • Startup / Enterprise - differentiate by company size

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By Application Stage

Track where things stand across your pipeline without relying solely on the kanban board status.
  • Referred - applications where you have an internal referral
  • Follow Up - items that need your attention this week
  • Offer Received - positions where you are comparing offers

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By Work Style

Filter for the type of role you are looking for.
  • Remote - fully remote positions
  • Hybrid - mix of remote and on-site
  • Relocation - roles that require moving to a new city

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By Source

Remember how you found each opportunity or contact.
  • LinkedIn - sourced through LinkedIn
  • Referral - came through your network
  • Job Board - found on a job board or aggregator
The Free plan includes a limited number of tags. Upgrade to Plus for unlimited tags.
Tags work best alongside the Job Tracker for organizing applications and the Contacts tab for managing recruiter relationships. Both share the same tagging system for seamless filtering.