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# Understanding Pipeline Reports

# Understanding Pipeline Reports

This article explains how to view and interpret pipeline reports in 100Hires. Use these reports to see candidate distribution across stages, identify bottlenecks, and optimize your hiring funnel.

## Accessing pipeline reports

Go to [Reporting / Current Pipeline](https://app.100hires.com/reporting/current-pipeline)
![Understanding Pipeline Reports: Accessing pipeline reports](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/understanding-pipeline-reports_b1edg2.png)
## What pipeline reports show

The pipeline report displays:
* Current candidates in each stage
* Distribution across stages
* Bottleneck identification
* Pipeline health overview

## Report controls

### Job filter
* View all jobs combined
* Filter by specific job
* Compare jobs side-by-side

## Reading the report

### Stage breakdown

Each pipeline stage shows:
* Number of active candidates
* Percentage of total pipeline
* Visual representation (bar chart)

### Pipeline funnel

See conversion through stages:
* **Applied**: 100 candidates
* **Phone Screen**: 40 candidates (40%)
* **Interview**: 15 candidates (15%)
* **Offer**: 3 candidates (3%)

## Understanding pipeline health

### Healthy pipeline signs
* Balanced distribution across stages
* No stage overflowing with candidates
* Steady flow from stage to stage

### Warning signs
* Stage with 50%+ of all candidates (bottleneck)
* Empty early stages (sourcing problem)
* Empty late stages (qualification too strict)

## Using pipeline data

### Identify bottlenecks

A stage with many candidates indicates:
* Decision delays
* Interviewer availability issues
* Unclear pass/fail criteria

### Forecast hires

Use funnel conversion rates to predict:
* How many offers from current pipeline
* When you might fill the role
* If you need more candidates at top

### Resource planning

See where to focus effort:
* Many in "Phone Screen" → Schedule more calls
* Many in "Interview" → Speed up feedback collection
* Empty top funnel → Increase sourcing

## Pipeline stages explained

### Standard stages

| Stage | Purpose |
| ---- |
| Applied | New candidates, not yet reviewed |
| Under Review | Initial screening in progress |
| Phone Screen | First-round conversations |
| Interview | In-person or video interviews |
| Assessment | Skills tests or assignments |
| Reference Check | Verifying background |
| Offer | Extending job offer |
| Hired | Process complete |

### Disqualified
Candidates who didn't move forward. Tracked separately but visible in their last active stage.

## Improving pipeline flow

### Reduce bottlenecks
* Add more interviewers
* Set SLAs for each stage
* Use stuck candidate automations

### Maintain pipeline quality
* Don't advance unqualified candidates
* Disqualify quickly when criteria aren't met
* Review pass rates by stage

### Balance the funnel
* Track source quality, not just quantity
* Adjust requirements if passing too few/many
* Monitor conversion rates over time

## Combining with other reports

Use pipeline data alongside:
* **Source reports**: Quality by channel
* **Time reports**: Where delays occur
* **Email stats**: Communication effectiveness

## Related screenshots

These screenshots show the 100Hires areas used in this workflow.

![Understanding Source Reports: Exporting data](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/understanding-source-reports-3_1xlvt90.png)

![Understanding Time to Hire Reports: Available time metrics](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/f/a/a/4faab8f2b2ab0400/time-to-hire_1pr35qt.png)