Back to glossaryJobs & CareersCandidate Momentum
Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
Candidate Momentum quantifies the average time candidates spend moving from one hiring stage to the next, expressed in days or weeks. It reflects the speed of the recruitment process and can be tracked over time.
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When to use candidate momentum
Track when you need to maintain a fast hiring cadence to secure top talent.
A practical example of candidate momentum
For example, a hiring manager notes that candidate momentum dropped from five to eight days between interview and offer during a holiday week.
How it applies to Ideoreto
Use this reference when preparing a project introduction or explaining your work on Ideoreto. Registration does not guarantee work, collaborators or funding.
Key takeaways
- Calculate average days between each consecutive stage.
- Compare current momentum to the baseline established last quarter.
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