Applicant flows measure which of the following?

• A. Time to hire
• B. How many and what type of applicants come from each recruiting source
• C. Training completion rate
• D. The average salary of applicants

Answer: (B)

Applicant flows track the influx of candidates into the hiring process, breaking down how many people apply and from which recruiting sources, along with the characteristics of those applicants. This is why it’s the best way to see both the quantity and the type of applicants coming from each source, so you can compare channels and allocate resources effectively. Time to hire looks at speed in moving from posting to offer, training completion rate relates to onboarding progress, and the average salary of applicants is about compensation data—not about where applicants come from or their volume.