> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pastahr.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recruiting Insights: Understand Your Pipeline Performance

> Access real-time statistics on applications, conversion rates, and candidate sources to make data-driven improvements to your recruiting process.

PastaHR's statistics dashboard gives you a clear, data-driven view of how your recruiting pipeline is performing. Instead of relying on gut feeling or manual spreadsheet tracking, you can monitor key metrics, from the total number of incoming applications to how effectively each stage converts candidates through to hire. Whether you're a recruiter checking a single job or a talent lead assessing team-wide performance, the dashboard shows the most important numbers in one place.

## Accessing the Dashboard

Statistics are available to all users with the right permissions and are accessible directly from the main navigation.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Dashboard">
    Click **Dashboard** in the left sidebar of PastaHR. This takes you to the main statistics dashboard with an overview of your recent recruiting activity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a Time Period">
    Use the time period selector to choose the date range for the data shown. You can filter by specific periods.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Switch Between Views">
    The dashboard offers two views, **Applications** and **Hires**, that you can switch between to get different perspectives on your pipeline.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Dashboard Views

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Applications View">
    The **Applications** view shows data about incoming candidates and the qualification process:

    * **Qualified applications**: the number of applications that met your defined criteria in the selected period
    * **Rejections and rejection reasons**: an overview of candidates who weren't moved forward, including the reasons captured

    Use this view to understand the volume and quality of incoming candidates.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Hires View">
    The **Hires** view focuses on successful outcomes:

    * **Successful hires**: a breakdown of candidates hired in the selected period
    * **Time-to-Hire**: the average time between application and completed hire

    Use this view to assess the efficiency of your recruiting process and identify opportunities to speed up time-to-hire.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Available Statistics

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Total Applications" icon="users" href="/en/recruiters/insights#available-statistics">
    See how many candidates applied across all jobs or for a specific job posting in a given period.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Conversion Rates" icon="arrow-trend-up" href="/en/recruiters/insights#available-statistics">
    Understand what percentage of candidates move from one pipeline stage to the next, from application to offer.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Application Sources" icon="chart-pie" href="/en/recruiters/insights#available-statistics">
    Identify which channels deliver the most (and highest-quality) candidates: job boards, referrals, social media, direct, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pipeline Breakdown" icon="chart-bar" href="/en/recruiters/insights#available-statistics">
    See a stage-by-stage breakdown of where candidates currently sit in your pipeline.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Understanding Conversion Rates

Conversion rates are one of the most actionable metrics in your dashboard. They show you exactly where candidates drop off in your process and help you identify stages that may need improvement.

A healthy pipeline typically shows a gradual, predictable funnel: a large number of applicants at the top, narrowing progressively to a smaller number of offers at the bottom. If you notice a sharp drop at a particular stage, it could mean:

* The screening criteria at that stage are too strict (or not strict enough)
* Candidates are losing interest due to slow response times
* A particular interview format is creating a poor candidate experience

<Tip>
  Compare conversion rates across job postings to identify which roles or job descriptions attract the most relevant candidates.
</Tip>

## Application Sources

<Accordion title="What counts as an application source?">
  An application source is the channel through which a candidate first discovered your job and applied. PastaHR tracks sources such as job boards (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed), your careers page, employee referrals, social media campaigns, and direct outreach.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How is source data captured?">
  Source data is captured automatically when candidates apply through tracked links. If you share job postings via UTM-tagged URLs or PastaHR's built-in distribution tools, the source is attributed automatically.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I compare sources over time?">
  Yes. Use the time period selector in the dashboard to compare source performance across different periods, for example before and after launching a new recruiting marketing campaign.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I request additional statistics?">
  Yes. If you need metrics beyond what's shown in the dashboard, you can request additional statistics directly from PastaHR.
</Accordion>

<Note>
  For a regular summary of your key metrics delivered straight to your inbox, you can enable weekly insights emails. See [Weekly Insights](/en/recruiters/weekly-insights).
</Note>