Recruitment Funnel Calculator
Applicants needed to make a hire.
Enter your values
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- Applications needed
- 267
- Screens
- 67
- Interviews
- 27
- Offers
- 6
Quick answer
Hiring funnels convert a small percentage of applicants, so plan volume backwards from hires.
Applicants = hires ÷ (screen × interview × offer × accept)
How to use the Recruitment Funnel Calculator
- 1Enter how many hires you need.
- 2Enter your conversion rate at each stage.
- 3Read the applications you must generate.
Frequently asked questions
Why does acceptance rate matter?
A 60% acceptance rate means you must make far more offers.
How do I improve the funnel?
Tighter job specs raise screen-to-interview conversion faster than more ads.