How to Use Reporting Features in Odoo 18 Recruitment: Complete Step by Step Guide
By Braincuber Team
Published on March 20, 2026
The Recruitment module in Odoo 18 is a powerful tool designed to simplify and automate hiring for companies. It accounts for HR posting jobs, following applications, scheduling interviews, and even collaborating with a hiring team, all within a single framework. The Odoo 18 Recruitment module's Reporting feature is essential for assisting HR managers in making well-informed hiring decisions. It offers visual insights and real-time statistics on a range of recruitment measures, including source efficacy, time-to-hire, pipeline status, and application volume.
What You'll Learn:
- Understanding Odoo 18 Recruitment module capabilities
- Using Applicant Analysis for candidate evaluation
- Implementing Source Analysis for recruitment channel optimization
- Analyzing hiring velocity and process efficiency
- Evaluating team performance and recruitment effectiveness
- Creating pivot views and customizable dashboards
Understanding Odoo 18 Recruitment Reporting
Organizations can evaluate their recruitment performance and refine strategies using these insights. With the use of graphical reports, pivot tables, and configurable dashboards, Odoo 18 enables hiring teams to transform unstructured data into actionable insights. The reporting capabilities enable organizations to go beyond basic applicant tracking and gain strategic insight into their hiring processes.
Step 1: Installing and Accessing Recruitment Module
Before you can access the reporting features, you need to install the Recruitment module from the Odoo App store. This module provides comprehensive tools for managing job positions, scheduling interviews, and tracking applications.
Install Recruitment Module
Navigate to the Odoo App store and install the Recruitment module to access all recruitment management features.
Configure Basic Settings
Set up job positions, recruitment teams, and basic workflow configurations for your hiring process.
Access Reporting Menu
Navigate to the Recruitment module and click on the Reporting option to access all available reporting features.
Reporting Options Overview
When you click on the Reporting option, you can see four types of reporting options: Applicant Analysis, Source Analysis, Velocity Analysis, and Team Performance.
Step 2: Using Applicant Analysis
A key aspect of the Odoo 18 Recruitment module is Application Analysis, which enables HR managers to evaluate and analyze application data in an organized and insightful manner. It helps to monitor candidate progress, assess qualifications, and find job vacancies and recruitment campaigns.
Access Applicant Analysis
Select Applicant Analysis from the Reporting tab to access comprehensive applicant data visualization.
Use Filter Options
Utilize the filter option to arrange applicant details by various criteria and time periods.
Analyze Graph Data
The graph shows applicant details from the last 365 days, with X-axis showing source data by months and Y-axis indicating number of applicants.
Graph Customization
Analyze the graph as In Progress or Hired, arrange as bar graph or pie chart, and set in ascending or descending order for better visualization.
Measures Configuration
Click on Measures options to select various values for the graph, enabling deeper analysis of applicant data and trends.
Click on Pivot view to see list of job positions
Click on Experienced Developer or specific job position
View options: State, Job Position, Applicant Name, Source, Medium, Company
Select Applicant Name for detailed analysis per candidate
Use Flip axis icon to switch rows and columns arrangement
Expand and download information as needed
Step 3: Implementing Source Analysis
Source Analysis of the Odoo 18 Recruitment module helps HR managers identify which sources are producing the best job candidates. Odoo gives a view of the quality and quantity of applications per source by monitoring the source of each application.
Access Source Analysis
Navigate to the Reporting tab and select Sources Analysis to view recruitment channel performance.
Analyze Source Performance
The X-axis represents sources of application, and Y-axis indicates number of applicants for each source.
Customize Display Options
Add more options using Measures button, set graph as bar chart or pie chart, and arrange in ascending or descending order.
| Source Analysis Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Source Tracking | Monitor which recruitment channels produce best candidates |
| Quality Analysis | Evaluate quality and quantity of applications per source |
| ROI Measurement | Assess return on investment for different recruitment sources |
Pivot View Analysis
In Pivot View, click on job positions like Experienced Developer and select Sources to see detailed source analysis for different recruitment channels.
Step 4: Analyzing Recruitment Velocity
In Odoo 18 Recruitment, Velocity Analysis is the process of measuring how quickly applicants progress through the hiring process. This involves examining the duration that candidates spend in each step, including initial screening, interviews, offers, and hiring, as well as the speed at which these steps are filled.
Access Velocity Analysis
Navigate to the Reporting tab and select Velocity Analysis to measure hiring process speed.
Interpret Visual Data
Different colors show various job positions, with graph arranged by Days In Stage when clicking Measures button.
Customize Chart Types
Arrange graph as line chart or pie chart, with X-axis showing stages of the hiring process for timeline analysis.
Process Stage Analysis
Track time spent in each recruitment stage: initial screening, interviews, offers, and final hiring decisions.
Bottleneck Identification
Identify stages where candidates spend excessive time, enabling process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Pivot View Benefits
Use Pivot View to easily view detailed velocity metrics, enabling deeper analysis of process efficiency and time-to-hire optimization.
Step 5: Evaluating Team Performance
The Team performance analysis in Odoo 18 Recruitment is designed to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the recruitment team, including HR officers, recruiters, and hiring managers. This analysis helps identify top performers and areas for improvement.
Access Team Performance
Select Team Performance from the Reporting tab to monitor recruitment team effectiveness.
Analyze Individual Performance
Evaluate performance metrics for HR officers, recruiters, and hiring managers individually.
Track Key Metrics
Monitor metrics like time-to-fill, quality of hires, and recruitment efficiency per team member.
| Performance Metric | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Time-to-Fill Analysis | Measure how quickly each team member fills positions |
| Quality of Hires | Assess the quality of candidates sourced and hired by each recruiter |
| Process Efficiency | Evaluate how efficiently team members manage recruitment workflows |
Step 6: Advanced Reporting Techniques
Beyond the basic reporting options, Odoo 18 Recruitment offers advanced techniques for deeper analysis and strategic insights. These techniques help organizations transform raw recruitment data into actionable business intelligence.
Custom Dashboard Creation
Create customized dashboards combining multiple report types for comprehensive recruitment analytics.
Data Export and Integration
Export report data for further analysis in external tools or integrate with other business systems.
Scheduled Reporting
Set up automated report generation and distribution to stakeholders for regular performance monitoring.
Data-driven decision making for recruitment strategies
Identify trends and patterns in hiring processes
Optimize resource allocation based on performance metrics
Improve candidate experience through process insights
Align recruitment efforts with business objectives
Benchmark performance against industry standards
Continuous Improvement
Use reporting insights to continuously refine recruitment strategies, improve process efficiency, and enhance hiring outcomes over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Applicant Analysis and Source Analysis?
Applicant Analysis focuses on candidate progress, qualifications, and application status, while Source Analysis evaluates which recruitment channels produce the best candidates by tracking application quality and quantity per source.
How does Velocity Analysis help improve recruitment processes?
Velocity Analysis measures how quickly candidates move through hiring stages, helping identify bottlenecks, optimize process efficiency, and reduce time-to-hire by highlighting stages where candidates spend excessive time.
Can I customize the reporting dashboards in Odoo 18 Recruitment?
Yes, Odoo 18 Recruitment allows customization of dashboards by combining different report types, adjusting measures, changing chart types, and creating pivot views to meet specific analytical needs.
How can Team Performance reports help improve recruitment outcomes?
Team Performance reports help identify top performers, track individual metrics like time-to-fill and quality of hires, and enable targeted training and process improvements to enhance overall recruitment effectiveness.
Is it possible to export recruitment data for external analysis?
Yes, Odoo 18 Recruitment reporting allows data export in various formats, enabling integration with external analytics tools and deeper analysis beyond the built-in reporting capabilities.
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