+33%: The average number of interviews per hire has risen 33% since 2021, as precision s

+33%

The average number of interviews per hire has risen 33% since 2021, as precision supersedes speed.

Source: Gem · 2026 Recruiting Benchmarks Report (2025) [74]

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