Quality

• How many hires are still with company after 1 year?
• How many hires were promoted within 1 year?
• What are job performance ratings of those hired?

Time to fill

• What date did you receive job requisition?
• What date did you fill job?

Best Practices -- Talent Scouts
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The Branded Hiring Process
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Resume Blunders
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