Core Concepts
Understanding these key concepts will help you get the most out of Accomplish.
📝 Worklog Entries
Your professional journal. Each entry captures:
- What you accomplished
- When you did it
- How it connects to your projects
- Why it matters (through tags and descriptions)
Think of entries as: Building blocks for your resume, performance reviews, and career story.
📦 Projects
Organize related work and track long-term initiatives. Projects help you:
- Group related worklog entries
- See patterns in your contributions
- Demonstrate sustained impact
- Generate focused recaps
Think of projects as: Chapters in your professional story.
🏷️ Tags
Flexible labels for categorizing your work:
- Technologies:
react,python,aws - Work types:
frontend,backend,devops - Achievements:
performance,leadership,mentoring - Activities:
bugfix,feature,refactoring
Think of tags as: Smart filters for your professional data.
💼 Job Applications
Complete records of your job search journey:
- Track application status (Draft → Applied → Interview → Offer)
- Store job descriptions and requirements
- Attach tailored resumes and cover letters
- Add interview notes and feedback
- Monitor timelines and follow-ups
Think of applications as: Learning opportunities that improve your job search strategy.
📄 Documents & Snippets
Documents: Attach files where they're needed:
- Job applications: Resumes, cover letters, portfolios
- Projects: Architecture diagrams, specs, documentation
- Interview stages: Assignments, presentations, notes
Snippets: Save and organize code snippets with:
- Multiple files per snippet (like GitHub Gists)
- Syntax highlighting
- Tags for categorization
- Project associations
- Easy sharing and reference
Think of these as: Documents keep context with your work, while snippets build your reusable code library.
🎯 The Accomplish Philosophy
- Capture everything — You never know what will be valuable later
- Stay consistent — Small daily actions compound over time
- Connect the dots — Link work to projects and outcomes
- Tell your story — Use your data to craft compelling narratives
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