See which question makes applicants drop off
Jobmaps shows for each listing how many applicants answer every initial question, and warns when one question loses many.
At a glance
Each listing's statistics now show how many applicants answer every initial question
If a question loses many applicants, Jobmaps marks it in red and the listings page shows a red exclamation mark
One click leads straight to the questions to adjust them
Not everyone who starts an application sends it. Often a single question is to blame because it asks too much or is unclear. Jobmaps now shows where applicants leave.
What does the "Where applicants drop out" section show?
The "Where applicants drop out" section in the Jobmaps listing statistics shows the path through the application as bars: how many applicants started, how many answered each initial question and how many sent the application. This makes it visible whether applicants stay on steadily or leave at one particular question.
The statistics open with a click on a listing's chart in the listings page. Hovering over a bar shows the exact numbers, for example "12 of 20". Answers per question are recorded since late October 2026; older numbers are not available.
When does Jobmaps warn about a question?
Jobmaps marks a question in red when at least 25 percent of applicants drop off at that point and at least 20 people have seen the question. It then reads, for example, "40 % drop out here", next to an Edit questions link. In the listings page, the listing's chart carries a red exclamation mark. Hovering over it shows which question is affected.
The mark in the listings page covers the last 30 days. With small numbers, Jobmaps does not raise an alarm, so single drop-offs do not look like a pattern.
What helps when a question loses many applicants?
It often helps to word the question more simply, to offer choices instead of free text, or to leave it out if it is not needed for the first selection. Anything a position strictly requires can be marked as a minimum requirement. Where applicants come from is shown further up in the same statistics (learn more).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see which question makes applicants drop off?
In the listing statistics, which open with a click on a listing's chart in the listings page. The section is called "Where applicants drop out".
When does Jobmaps mark a question in red?
When at least 25 percent of applicants drop off at that question and at least 20 people have seen it.
Since when are the numbers available?
Jobmaps records answers per question since late October 2026. There are no per-question numbers for earlier applications.
What does the red exclamation mark in the listings page mean?
It shows that one initial question of this listing lost many applicants in the last 30 days. Hovering over it shows which question is affected.
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