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Time To Fill Open Position

Use the Time To Fill Open Position. Enter Total recruiting days and Positions filled for a clear result, formula explanation, and practical planning checks.

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How to calculate time to fill open position

Time to fill measures the average number of days it takes to fill an open position — a key recruiting efficiency metric.

How the calculation works

Time to fill = Total recruiting days ÷ Positions filled.

Example

600 total recruiting days across 15 positions filled: 600÷15 = 40 days average.

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How is Result calculated?

Result = [Total recruiting days] ÷ [Positions filled].

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Time To Fill Open Position

Time to fill = Total recruiting days ÷ Positions filled.

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Pro Tips for Time To Fill Open Position

  1. Track by role type and department, since time to fill varies significantly between easy-to-fill and specialized/senior roles.
  2. A lengthening time-to-fill trend can indicate a tightening talent market, an overly narrow candidate search, or an inefficient hiring process worth investigating.

Common Time To Fill Open Position Mistakes to Avoid

  • Comparing time to fill across very different role types (entry-level vs. specialized senior roles) as if similar timelines should be expected.

When to Use This Calculator

Time to fill measures the average number of days it takes to fill an open position — a key recruiting efficiency metric.

Content reviewed: August 2026 · Robert Threadgill
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