Interview scheduling is by far one of the most time-consuming and labor-intensive aspects of the hiring process. We surveyed talent acquisition professionals across the country to gather interview scheduling statistics, gauge just how big a burden it is for today’s recruiting teams, and learn how innovative companies are solving the problem.

Recruiters know that one of the slowest, most frustrating steps in the hiring process is interview scheduling. From back-and-forth calendar coordination to starting all over when someone cancels, interview scheduling can become a serious administrative burden for companies with high-volume hiring needs.

We’ve compiled interview scheduling statistics that uncover just how big a challenge this step in the hiring process is for recruiting teams large and small, and how smart talent acquisition teams are solving the problem through a focus on recruitment operations. Read on to learn everything you need to know about interview scheduling.

Infographic: The 2020 Yello Interview Scheduling Survey