Proprietary Metric
One number. Total hiring clarity.
SignalScore is HireSignal’s proprietary KPI that transforms structured candidate feedback into a single, standardized metric for recruiting and onboarding quality.
The Metric
What SignalScore measures
SignalScore aggregates six dimensions of the candidate experience into a single 0-100 metric, weighted by their impact on hiring outcomes.
Communication Quality
Measures recruiter responsiveness, clarity of messages, and consistency of updates throughout the process.
Process Transparency
Evaluates how clearly timeline, stages, compensation, and expectations are communicated upfront.
Timeline Accuracy
Tracks whether the stated process timeline matches the actual candidate experience.
Onboarding Effectiveness
Assesses the quality of pre-boarding communication, day-one readiness, and first-90-day structure.
Recruiter Responsiveness
Measures how quickly and thoroughly recruiters respond to candidate questions and follow-ups.
Role Clarity
Evaluates whether job descriptions, expectations, and growth paths are accurately represented.
Sample SignalScore Breakdown
A visual representation of six measurement dimensions
Overall SignalScore
Methodology
How SignalScore is calculated
A rigorous, transparent methodology designed by HR researchers and data scientists.
Data Collection
Structured reports are collected from candidates who have completed a recruiting or onboarding process. Each report contains 25+ standardized data points.
Moderation & Validation
Reports are anonymized, moderated for compliance, and validated against quality thresholds. Only structured, factual data enters the calculation.
Weighted Aggregation
Each dimension receives a weighted score based on validated responses. The weighted average produces the final SignalScore on a 0-100 scale.
Legal Safety
Why SignalScore is legally safe
Based entirely on structured, moderated data, never raw opinions
All identifying information is stripped before scoring
Aggregate metrics only, no individual attribution
Reviewed by employment law experts for compliance
Fair comment protections apply to all underlying data
Use Cases
How employers use SignalScore
Track improvements over time
Monitor how process changes impact your score quarter over quarter.
Benchmark against peers
Compare your SignalScore against industry averages and top performers.
Evaluate recruiter performance
See which teams and recruiters drive the best candidate experiences.
Candidate Impact
Every Signal shapes the score
When you send a Signal, your anonymized data contributes directly to an employer's SignalScore. The more Signals, the more accurate and representative the metric becomes.
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