What is Candidate Pipeline?
A candidate pipeline is the pool of candidates at various stages of the hiring process for a given role, from initial contact through interview, offer, and hire.
Why does Candidate Pipeline matter?
A healthy pipeline means a recruiter always has qualified people to move forward, instead of scrambling to source from zero every time a requisition opens.
How does Candidate Pipeline work?
Recruiters build a pipeline by sourcing, screening, and moving candidates through defined stages inside an ATS, tracking status and next steps for each person until they are hired or the requisition closes.
Frequently asked questions
How full should a candidate pipeline be?
This varies by role difficulty and hiring volume, but most recruiters aim to keep at least 3 to 5 qualified candidates active per open requisition.
What is the difference between a pipeline and a talent pool?
A pipeline is tied to one specific open requisition; a talent pool is a standing, reusable group of candidates not attached to any single job.
How BrightMove helps
BrightMove’s ATS gives recruiters a live view of every candidate’s stage across every open requisition, so nothing falls through the cracks. Explore BrightMove for staffing agencies.