Building a Headcount Forecasting Model: 101

A Foundational Guide for University Recruiting Leaders

Forecasting intern-to-full-time conversion doesn’t have to be guesswork. This guide offers a clean framework for building a credible headcount forecasting model, including the inputs, assumptions, and buffers needed to reflect real business demand.

You’ll learn:

• Why headcount planning fails without a model
• The simplest viable formula to translate full-time needs into intern targets
• The inputs the matter most

For UR leaders looking to strengthen planning discipline and elevate influence, this guide provides the right starting point.