Estimate hiring demand, sourcing mix, and funnel outcomes. Test budget scenarios before hiring cycles start. Build practical recruiting plans with numbers you can trust.
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Use this example to understand how budgets and conversions affect the hiring plan.
| Channel | Budget | Cost / Applicant | App → Screen % | Screen → Interview % | Interview → Offer % | Offer Acceptance % | Days to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Referrals | $3,000 | $20 | 55% | 60% | 45% | 85% | 25 |
| Job Boards | $5,000 | $15 | 30% | 35% | 25% | 70% | 35 |
| Direct Outreach | $4,000 | $40 | 45% | 50% | 35% | 75% | 28 |
It estimates hiring demand, funnel volume, projected hires, total spend, cost per hire, time to fill, and the financial return of your acquisition strategy plan.
Three channels make scenario planning easier. You can model referrals, job boards, outreach, campus recruiting, agencies, or any custom sourcing mix.
Cost per applicant is the average amount spent to generate one application from a specific channel. It helps convert budget into expected top-of-funnel volume.
The calculator uses expected-value forecasting. Decimals show probable hiring output before real outcomes are known. You can round later for operational planning.
It blends channel fill times based on forecast hires from each channel. This gives a more realistic average than using a simple unweighted mean.
Use ROI as a directional planning metric. It compares strategic value from hiring against the cost of acquiring and enabling those hires during the planning period.
Yes. Rename channels for internal talent pools, leadership pipelines, or reskilling programs. The funnel math still works for structured career planning decisions.
Increase contingency when market competition, recruiter load, compensation pressure, or uncertain conversions could raise costs beyond the base acquisition plan.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.