Interview Analytics 2025: 12 Metrics That Improve Hiring Decisions
By Theia Jobs • Updated Dec 2025
Consistent, evidence-linked analytics help teams reduce time-to-hire while improving decision quality. Here are the 12 metrics top recruiting teams track in 2025.
The 12 Metrics That Matter
Candidate Engagement Metrics
- Completion rate — % of candidates who finish the interview (target: 85%+)
- Drop-off points — Where candidates abandon the process
- Time-to-complete — Average interview duration
Speed & Efficiency Metrics
- Time-to-first-interview — Hours from application to interview start
- Time-to-shortlist — Hours from interview completion to shortlist delivery
- Hiring manager time-to-decision — Days from shortlist to interview request
Quality & Fairness Metrics
- Rubric scores by competency — Average scores across evaluation criteria
- Knockout criteria pass/fail rate — % passing minimum requirements
- Shortlist quality score — Hiring manager satisfaction with candidates
- Interview-to-offer ratio — Efficiency of the shortlist
Outcome Metrics
- Offer-accept rate by intake rubric — Correlation between scores and acceptance
- 90-day retention by interview score — Are high scorers staying longer?
How ISA Surfaces Evidence
For each metric, ISA links evidence from responses to scoring—so reviewers see the why behind rankings. This transparency enables:
- Calibration conversations with hiring managers
- Compliance documentation for audits
- Continuous improvement of rubrics
Benchmarks: What Good Looks Like
| Metric | Industry Average | Top Performers | With ISA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completion rate | 60-70% | 80%+ | 90%+ |
| Time-to-shortlist | 5-14 days | 2-3 days | <24 hours |
| Interview-to-offer ratio | 4:1 | 3:1 | 2.5:1 |
| Time-to-fill | 36-45 days | 25-30 days | 15 days |
Put Analytics to Work
- Weekly reviews — Share summaries with managers and calibrate scoring
- Export to BI tools — Integrate with your data warehouse for deeper analysis
- Set targets — Establish 30-day goals (e.g., under-24-hour shortlists)
- A/B test rubrics — Compare outcomes across different evaluation criteria
Free Interview Analytics Checklist
Track these metrics monthly:
- ☐ Completion rate by source/channel
- ☐ Average time-to-shortlist
- ☐ Drop-off analysis by interview stage
- ☐ Rubric score distribution
- ☐ Hiring manager feedback scores
- ☐ 90-day retention correlation
Next Steps
Explore the interview analytics capabilities in the product, or learn about the AI interview platform.