Recruitment Process Duration Calculator
Calculate the time required for each stage of your recruitment process
Screening Stage
Screening Results
Interview Stage
Interview Results
Offer Discussion Stage
Offer Discussion Results
Total Hours per Recruiter
Recruitment Process Steps
Screening
CV review, skill tests, phone calls
Interviews
Multiple rounds with different interviewers
Offer Discussion
Reference checks and offer negotiations
Example Calculation
Software Developer Position
• 100 CVs @ 5 min each = 8.3 hrs
• 20 phone screens @ 15 min = 5 hrs
• 10 technical interviews @ 60 min = 10 hrs
• 5 final interviews @ 45 min = 3.75 hrs
• 2 offers @ 90 min each = 3 hrs
Total: ~30 hours per recruiter
Recruitment Tips
Plan your screening funnel to reduce time per stage
Use structured interviews to improve efficiency
Consider automated screening tools for initial filtering
Balance thorough assessment with time efficiency
Understanding Recruitment Process Duration
Why Calculate Recruitment Time?
Understanding the time investment required for recruitment helps organizations plan resources, set realistic timelines, and optimize their hiring processes for better efficiency and candidate experience.
Key Benefits
- •Resource planning and budget allocation
- •Setting realistic hiring timelines
- •Identifying process bottlenecks
- •Improving overall hiring efficiency
Process Optimization Tips
Screening Stage
Use ATS systems and pre-screening questionnaires to filter candidates efficiently before manual review.
Interview Stage
Structure interviews with standardized questions and involve multiple interviewers in single sessions when possible.
Offer Stage
Prepare offer packages in advance and streamline reference checking processes.