Funnel Stages
How we label and measure each step from first application to offer acceptance in diagnostic reviews.
Every client ATS uses slightly different stage names. During kickoff we map your labels to the reference stages below so charts stay comparable across requisitions and readout sessions.
Applied
Candidate record created from career site, referral, agency, or direct sourcing. We measure volume by source and role family.
Screened
Recruiter or coordinator confirmed basic qualifications. Includes resume review and initial knock-out criteria.
Phone / video screen
Live or recorded conversation before hiring manager involvement. Scheduling delay often appears here.
Hiring manager review
Resume forwarded for HM decision to interview. Bottleneck when managers batch reviews weekly.
Interview loop
One or more onsite or virtual interviews including panel and technical assessments.
Offer extended
Verbal or written offer issued. We track time from final interview to offer letter.
Accepted / started
Candidate accepted and confirmed start date. Declines and counteroffers noted separately in appendix.
Sample stage chart from a diagnostic review—labels adjusted to client ATS terminology. Request a brief to discuss your pipeline mapping.