4.9 days: Employers took an average of 4.9 days to make first contact with an applicant

4.9 days

Employers took an average of 4.9 days to make first contact with an applicant in 2024.

Source: CareerPlug · Recruiting Metrics Report (6th annual) (2025) [73]

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