Recruitment glossary

What is an Abandon rate?

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Abandon rate is a HR metric that measures the number of job applicants who start the job application, but who do not actually finish and submit the completed information. By tracking this metric, organisations can collect data and in turn, improve upon and optimize the accessibility and ease of their job application process.

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