Interview Funnel Benchmarks: Screen to Offer
The latest recruiting-funnel benchmarks show the biggest drop happens before the interview. CareerPlug’s 2025 report puts applicant-to-interview conversion at 3%, while Ashby still shows offer acceptance hovering around 81% once candidates reach the final stage.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
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The latest recruiting-funnel benchmarks show the biggest drop happens before the interview. CareerPlug’s 2025 report puts applicant-to-interview conversion at 3%, while Ashby still shows offer acceptance hovering around 81% once candidates reach the final stage.
Applicant-to-interview conversion
3%
CareerPlug Recruiting Metrics Report
Interview-to-hire conversion
27%
CareerPlug Recruiting Metrics Report
Offer acceptance rate (2021-2023 average)
78%
Ashby Talent Trends Report
At-a-glance benchmarks
Key metrics curated for quick citation and sharing.
| Metric | Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant-to-interview conversion | 3% | CareerPlug Recruiting Metrics Report |
| Interview-to-hire conversion | 27% | CareerPlug Recruiting Metrics Report |
| Offer acceptance rate (2021-2023 average) | 78% | Ashby Talent Trends Report |
| Offer acceptance rate (2023) | 81% | Ashby Talent Trends Report |
| Time in offer stage (avg.) | ~3 days (2.5 days after Q3 2023) | Ashby Talent Trends Report |
| Offer acceptance by function | Business 84%, Technical 73% | Ashby Talent Trends Report |
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Sources and methodology
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