Question 1

What is the difference between time to fill and time to hire?

Accepted Answer

Time to fill measures the full vacancy lifecycle from approved opening to accepted hire, while time to hire usually measures only the candidate journey after sourcing begins.

Question 2

Why pair time to fill with cost per hire?

Accepted Answer

A faster process is not always better if it increases agency dependence or weakens selection quality. Looking at both metrics together gives a clearer recruiting-efficiency view.

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