Which two metrics can assess the effectiveness of recruitment?

• A. Speed of filling the job vacancy and the quality of applicants.
• B. Number of job postings and ad spend.
• C. Salary level and vacation days.
• D. Time to fill and cost per hire.

Answer: (A)

Measuring recruitment effectiveness hinges on balancing how quickly you fill roles with the caliber of candidates you attract. The speed of filling the job vacancy captures efficiency: it shows how well your sourcing, screening, and decision processes move openings to hires without unnecessary delays. The quality of applicants addresses outcome: a pool with strong qualifications, fit, and potential signals that your recruiting approach is drawing the right talent and setting up for good performance and retention. Together, these two metrics give a fuller view of how well recruitment works, covering both how fast you hire and how good those hires are. Other options tend to focus on volume, spend, or attributes like salary or vacation that don’t directly measure the effectiveness of attracting and selecting the right people.