Which recruitment funnel metrics help diagnose a slow hiring process?

Measure conversion and elapsed time at each stage: outreach, response, screening, technical interview, offer, and acceptance. Segment by role, source, and cohort so a difficult specialist search does not distort every average. Low response rates may indicate targeting or message problems; long interview scheduling delays suggest process bottlenecks; low offer acceptance can reveal compensation or expectation gaps. Pair metrics with candidate feedback and hiring quality indicators. Do not optimize time-to-fill alone if faster decisions produce poor matches or a worse candidate experience.