Hiring Pipeline Calculator
Building a hiring pipeline is one of the most critical aspects of growing a team. But how many candidates do you actually need to reach out to in order to make one hire?
This calculator works backwards from one hire, calculating how many candidates you need at each stage based on your conversion rates.
For more context on hiring pipeline math, read the accompanying post: Interactive Hiring Pipeline Calculator.
| Pipeline Stage | Rate | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Outreach | — | 1026 | |
| Response/Interest | % | 42 | |
| Screening Call Booked | % | 27 | |
| Take-Home Exercise | % | 8 | |
| Team Interview | % | 4 | |
| Offer Extended | % | 2 | |
| Offer Accepted | % | 1 | |
| Total Outreach | — | 1026 touches needed | |
| Weeks to Hire | — | ||
| Per Week | — | 103 outreach per week | |
How to Use
Adjust the Rates
- Edit the percentage fields under "Rate" for each pipeline stage
- Each rate represents the percentage of candidates who move to the next stage
- For example, if 4% of your outreach gets a response, enter 4 in the Response/Interest rate field
Set Your Timeline
- Enter your target "Weeks to Hire" - this is how soon you need a hire
- The calculator shows how many candidates you need to reach out to per week
Share Your Scenario
- Click "Copy Share Link" to get a shareable URL with all your settings
- Share your specific hiring scenario with colleagues or save it for later