Why does a vacancy remain open?
The cause varies by role. Candidates may be outside the advert’s reach, responding may take too much effort, or follow-up may take too long. A sound diagnosis comes before increasing the advertising budget.
Seven points to investigate
1. Does the vacancy reach only active jobseekers?
2. Is the message both visible and relevant to the right audience?
3. Is the first contact simple enough?
4. Does your organisation respond promptly to interest?
5. Are the selection criteria clear and realistic?
6. Is there capacity for interviews and follow-up?
7. Is campaign data used to adjust the approach?
What delays can mean
An open role can increase workloads, delay projects and restrict growth plans. The actual effects depend on the role and your operations. The calculator helps you discuss the potential financial impact; a conversation helps clarify the causes.
Start with the real bottleneck
Together, we examine where candidates are lost and which first change could make the greatest difference.