The research also highlights that only 79% of candidates in the U.S. accept job offers, which is 9% lower than the global average. Internal hiring accounts for 9% of filled vacancies, while referrals account for 7%. U.S. recruiters are noted for their efficiency, achieving 81% more hires per recruiter than the global average. Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, emphasized the evolving nature of talent acquisition in the U.S., with increasing adoption of AI to streamline and enhance the recruitment process. The study is part of SmartRecruiters' annual hiring benchmark report, which provides insights into hiring trends and recruitment efficiency globally.
Key takeaways:
- Businesses in the United States take a median of 35 days to fill a vacancy, with each role attracting 74 applications.
- Only 4.3% of candidates are invited to interview, and 1.5% receive job offers.
- Globally, companies using AI fill vacancies 26% faster than those not using it.
- 79% of candidates in the U.S. accept their job offer, which is 9% less than the global average.