A SmartRecruiters study analyzing 5.1 million job applications in Germany highlights key recruitment trends, including hiring duration, AI-driven efficiency, and candidate selection rates. The report underscores how AI adoption is transforming hiring by making processes 26% faster globally.
Findings on Germany’s Hiring Process
1. Time to Fill a Vacancy
- Median time to fill: 55 days (45% longer than the global average).
- Companies using AI reduce time-to-hire by 26%.
2. Application & Interview Process
- 48 applicants per vacancy (lower than other global markets).
- 5.4% of applicants receive interview invitations, with 1.4% receiving job offers.
- Applications reviewed within 8 days.
- Interviews take place 20 days after application submission.
- German candidates are 40% more likely to receive interview invitations than the global average.
3. Hiring Success & Internal Mobility
- 91% of job offers are accepted in Germany.
- 12% of vacancies filled internally (50% higher than the global average).
- 6% of roles filled via referrals.
AI’s Role in Recruitment Efficiency
- AI is streamlining hiring processes, making recruitment more efficient and candidate-friendly.
- German businesses are more selective, leading to longer hiring durations but more thorough evaluation processes.
- The study is part of SmartRecruiters’ annual hiring benchmark report, offering year-over-year insights into global hiring trends.
