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Why Relying on Job Boards Alone Won’t Get You the Best Candidates
Job boards generate the most applications but produce a small share of actual hires, revealing a gap employers should address in their hiring strategy.
Job boards drive 60% of applications but only 20% of successful hires, and each job board hire takes 46 applications compared to just 5 for referrals. Employers relying solely on job boards may be wasting time and resources, so diversifying sourcing methods, including referrals, can improve hiring efficiency.
Key Statistics Highlighting Job Board Limitations
Only 29% of hires come from job board applicants despite generating the majority of applications.
Each job board hire requires, on average, 46 applications, compared to just 5 for referrals.
While 60% of inbound applications arrive via job boards, they only contribute to 20% of successful hires.
Frequently asked
What percentage of hires actually come from job board applicants?
According to the article, only 29% of hires come from job board applicants, even though job boards generate the majority of total applications received.
How many applications does it typically take to make a job board hire?
The article states that each job board hire requires an average of 46 applications, compared to just 5 applications needed per referral hire.
Do job boards contribute more applications or more hires?
Job boards contribute more applications than hires. The article notes that 60% of inbound applications come via job boards, but they only account for 20% of successful hires.
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