kandidatpipelines

Kandidatpipelines are structured workflows used to manage job candidates from initial sourcing to onboarding. They are central to modern talent acquisition and are usually supported by an applicant tracking system (ATS) and often by a candidate relationship management (CRM) tool. A typical pipeline follows sourcing, screening, assessment, interviewing, offer, and onboarding, while allowing for re-engagement of passive candidates and internal talent pools.

Design and operation: Pipelines use predefined stages with gates that determine when a candidate moves forward. Common elements include standardized screening rubrics, automated outreach, interview scheduling, and offers. Visual dashboards and reporting track funnel metrics such as conversion rates between stages, time-to-fill, and pipeline velocity, enabling proactive bottleneck management.

Data handling and ethics: Pipelines store personal data subject to privacy laws (for example GDPR). Organizations implement data retention policies, access controls, and audit trails, and seek candidate consent where required. Efforts to reduce bias include structured interviews, objective evaluation criteria, and regular review of pipeline performance across groups.

Variations and related tools: Internal candidates, external applicants from agencies, and alumni pools may each have their own pipelines with tailored stages. See also recruitment, ATS, CRM, and onboarding.