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Recruitment Tracker Template
A recruitment tracker template to manage candidates by pipeline stage, source, and status, with funnel metrics so you can spot bottlenecks and report on hiring.
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What you get
- A candidate pipeline tracker with stage, source, and status columns
- A funnel summary to measure conversion at each stage
- Owner and next-action columns so nothing stalls
- A CSV-ready layout you can open in any spreadsheet
Template preview
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Role being tracked
- Role / req ID
- Hiring manager
- Recruiter / owner
- Target start date
Candidate pipeline
| Candidate | Source | Stage | Status | Owner | Next action | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | Applied | |||||
| Screen | ||||||
| Job board | Interview |
Stages — Applied → Screen → Interview → Final → Offer → Hired. Statuses — Active, On hold, Rejected, Withdrew.
Funnel summary
| Stage | Count | Conversion to next % |
|---|---|---|
| Applied | ||
| Screen | ||
| Interview | ||
| Final |
Pipeline health
Use these prompts when reviewing the tracker each week.
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How to use this template
- 1
Log every applicant
Add each candidate as a row with their source and the date they applied.
- 2
Update stage and status
Move candidates through the stages and keep status and next action current.
- 3
Watch the funnel
Use the funnel summary to see where candidates drop off and where to intervene.
- 4
Report weekly
Review the tracker in your weekly hiring sync to keep momentum across open roles.
Frequently asked questions
What is a recruitment tracker?
A recruitment tracker is a spreadsheet or board that follows every candidate through your hiring pipeline by stage, source, and status. It gives you visibility into where candidates are and where they drop off.
What metrics should I track when hiring?
Track pipeline counts and conversion rate at each stage, time-in-stage, source effectiveness, and time-to-hire. Conversion rates between stages reveal bottlenecks faster than headline totals.
Do I need an ATS if I use this tracker?
For low volume, a tracker is enough. As you scale across many roles, an applicant tracking system adds automation, collaboration, and compliance that a spreadsheet can't match.