What is the starting point for calculating Time to Fill?

The starting point for calculating Time to Fill is the day approval is granted to fill the position. This date marks the official beginning of the hiring process, as it indicates that the organization has identified a need for a new hire and has obtained the necessary permissions or budget to proceed with recruitment efforts. This timeframe encompasses all subsequent steps in the hiring process, from sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, and finally, making an offer.

Choosing the day approval is granted allows companies to have a clear metric to track efficiency in hiring and to identify any bottlenecks that may occur later in the recruitment cycle. Other options, such as the day a candidate accepts the job offer or the day of the first interview, would not accurately reflect the entire process and could lead to an incomplete understanding of the time spent on recruitment activities.