Which metric assesses the quality of hires after placement?

• A. Time-to-fill
• B. Candidate experience scores
• C. Quality-of-hire
• D. Cost-per-hire

Answer: (C)

Quality-of-hire is the metric that assesses the quality of hires after placement because it looks at how well new employees perform on the job, how long they stay, and the value they deliver in their first year or so. It combines actual performance ratings, retention data, and the business impact of the new hire. This goes beyond recruitment-process metrics like time-to-fill or cost-per-hire, and beyond candidate experience scores, which focus on the recruitment experience rather than on-job results. For example, a new employee who meets or exceeds performance targets, remains with the company, and contributes to key projects demonstrates a high quality-of-hire.