The complete time-to-hire calculation prompt

Use this AI-powered prompt to calculate Time to Hire, identify bottlenecks, and optimize recruitment efficiency—all in one step.

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I need you to calculate the "Time to Hire" for each candidate and role in our recruitment process. Use the following data points to calculate:

  • Job posting date
  • Candidate application date
  • First interview date
  • Date the offer was extended
  • Date the offer was accepted

Please provide:

  1. The total time in days for each candidate from job posting to offer acceptance.
  2. The average Time to Hire across all candidates.
  3. Segmented Time to Hire data based on departments, roles, or locations (if available).
  4. Identify the stage(s) that contributed the most to delays.
  5. Provide recommendations to improve Time to Hire based on your analysis.

How to use the time-to-hire calculation prompt

  1. Paste the prompt into ChatGPT.
  2. Provide your specific Time to Hire data (e.g., dates for each key stage of the hiring process for multiple roles).
  3. Send the prompt and let ChatGPT generate the calculations, insights, and recommendations based on the data provided.

FAQ: Time to hire prompt

  1. What is 'Time to Hire'?

    'Time to Hire' refers to the period between when a job is posted and when a candidate accepts the offer. This metric reflects how efficiently the hiring process moves from start to finish. A shorter Time to Hire often indicates a streamlined recruitment process, while longer times could suggest inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
  2. How is Time to Hire calculated?

    Time to Hire is calculated by tracking key stages in the hiring process: job posting, candidate application, interview stages, and the date the offer is accepted. To calculate it, subtract the job posting date from the date of offer acceptance. For a detailed analysis, you can also segment this by different stages to understand where delays might occur.
  3. What are common factors that delay Time to Hire?

    Delays in Time to Hire can occur at multiple stages, including scheduling interviews, waiting for managerial decisions, or delays in extending the offer. Candidate-related delays, such as availability issues or counter-offers, can also extend the process.
  4. How can we improve Time to Hire?

    To improve Time to Hire, consider automating certain communication processes, reducing the number of interview rounds, and ensuring hiring managers are trained to make quick, data-driven decisions. It's also important to ensure prompt feedback after interviews and set clear deadlines for each recruitment stage.
  5. Why is Time to Hire important?
    A faster Time to Hire can reduce the risk of losing top talent to other companies and improve the candidate experience. It also helps ensure critical roles are filled in a timely manner, reducing the impact on productivity. Monitoring Time to Hire allows companies to identify bottlenecks and continuously improve the recruitment process.
  6. What tools can help optimize Time to Hire?
    Tools like applicant tracking systems (ATS), interview scheduling software, virtual interview platforms, and recruitment analytics can help optimize Time to Hire by automating processes and providing data-driven insights. These tools track each stage of the hiring funnel, identify inefficiencies, and offer solutions for speeding up the process.
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