Yield Ratio

A recruitment metric that measures the efficiency of hiring processes by tracking the percentage of candidates who move from one stage of the hiring process to the next.
HR professionals use yield ratios to evaluate sourcing effectiveness, identify bottlenecks in recruitment, and optimize hiring strategies. A high yield ratio indicates a well-targeted candidate pool and an efficient selection process.

What is the yield ratio formula?

The yield ratio measures the effectiveness of each step in the recruitment process — showing what percentage of candidates move from one stage to the next (e.g., from interviews to offers).

✅ Yield Ratio Formula:

Yield Ratio=(Number of Candidates Who Advance to the Next Stage/Number of candidates from the previous stage) * 100.

📌 Example:

If 10 candidates are interviewed and 2 receive job offers:

[2/10 * 100 = 20% yield ratio]

It helps recruiters identify where drop-offs happen and how efficient each hiring stage is.