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    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "What is a recruitment audit, and why is it important?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "A recruitment audit is a thorough review of your hiring process that identifies inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement. It helps ensure better candidate experiences, higher quality hires, and reduced recruitment costs."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "How often should HR teams conduct a recruitment audit?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Recruitment audits should ideally be conducted annually or whenever there are significant changes in hiring processes. Regular audits keep your procedures efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals, while supporting continuous improvement."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "Which recruitment metrics should be measured?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Key metrics include time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, candidate drop-off points, early attrition, and sourcing effectiveness. Measuring these helps identify bottlenecks, optimise resources, and improve the overall recruitment strategy."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "Can recruitment audits improve candidate experience?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Yes, audits help uncover delays, unclear communication, or gaps in onboarding. By addressing these, organisations can provide candidates with a smoother, more engaging experience, increasing acceptance rates and promoting a positive employer brand."
    }
  },{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "What are common mistakes to avoid during a recruitment audit?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "Common mistakes include relying solely on metrics, not gathering qualitative feedback, excluding key stakeholders, failing to prioritise recommendations, and neglecting follow-up, which can make audits ineffective and limit meaningful process improvements."
    }
  }]
}