Time to Fill (TTF)

Average days required to fill an open position from posting to hire acceptance

HR / People SaaS / Software E-commerce / Retail Financial Services Healthcare ManufacturingDurationMonthly

FORMULA

TTF = Sum of Days to Fill All Positions / Number of Positions Filled

Alternate Calculations

By RoleSum of Days for Role / Number of Positions Filled for Role

What is Time to Fill?

Time to Fill measures the average number of calendar days needed to complete the full recruitment process for an open position. It reflects recruiting efficiency, employer brand strength, and labor market conditions. Longer time-to-fill increases costs and may result in lost productivity. Tech companies typically target 30-45 days, while other industries range from 40-60 days.

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Sample Data

month	positions	totalDays	avgDays
Jan	5	200	40
Feb	6	228	38
Mar	4	140	35
Apr	7	259	37
May	5	175	35
Jun	6	192	32

Required Data Columns

Position IDPosted DateHire Date