Candidate Applications Report
Track application volume and hiring trends.
Goal
Monitor how many candidates apply over time. Identify peak periods, top sources, and application trends.
How to Access
Step 1: Go to Reports > Candidate Applications
Step 2: Set your date range
Step 3: (Optional) Filter by departments or jobs
Step 4: Click Apply Filters
Summary Cards
Four cards show key metrics at the top.
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | Number of applications in date range |
| Application Trend | Percentage change with Increasing, Decreasing, or Stable indicator |
| Top Source | Source with most applications |
| Top Department | Department with most applications |
Trend Indicators
| Trend | Badge | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Increasing | Green | More applications than previous period |
| Decreasing | Red | Fewer applications than previous period |
| Stable | Gray | Similar to previous period |
Charts
Applications Over Time
Line chart showing daily application volume.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| X-axis | Date (formatted as "Mon Day") |
| Y-axis | Number of applications |
| Line | Application count per day |
Applications by Department
Bar chart showing applications per department.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| X-axis | Department name |
| Y-axis | Application count |
| Bar height | Number of applications |
Monthly Application Volume
Bar chart showing applications by month.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| X-axis | Month (e.g., Jan 2026, Feb 2026) |
| Y-axis | Application count |
| Bar height | Monthly total |
Top Job Titles by Applications
Bar chart showing which positions get the most applications.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| X-axis | Job title |
| Y-axis | Application count |
| Bar height | Number of applications |
Application Insights
Three cards show detailed insights.
Peak Application Times Card
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Best Day | Day of week with most applications |
| Best Month | Month with most applications |
| Peak Volume | Highest monthly application count |
Application Quality Card
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Avg. per Job | Applications per job posting |
| Quality Score | Score out of 100 |
Recommendations Card
System-generated tips:
- "Application volume is declining. Consider reviewing job posting strategies."
- "Low application volume per job. Improve job descriptions and posting reach."
- "Application metrics are healthy. Continue current recruitment strategies."
Tips
- Low applications? Review job titles, descriptions, and posting reach
- Declining trend? Check if job market is tight or competitors offer more
- Tuesday/Wednesday peak? Most candidates apply early in the week
- January high? New Year brings job seekers
Common Questions
Q: Why did applications drop? A: Common reasons: fewer open jobs, seasonal slowdown, job market changes.
Q: What is a good number of applications per job? A: Depends on role. Admin roles: 100+. Engineering: 30-50. Executive: 10-20.
Q: How is the trend calculated? A: Compares current period to previous period of same length.
Q: Why are some months higher? A: January and September see more job seekers. December and summer are slower.
Related
- Source Performance - Track where applications come from
- Pipeline Status - See how applications progress