The ideal recruiting ratio is 3:1 (3 interviews to 1 offer) or better, but a common goal is to interview 5 candidates for every job offer you give. In other words, for every job opening you have, you should be talking to at least 5 people. Recruiting ratios are important because they help you gauge the effectiveness of your recruitment process. That includes the hours spent sourcing, the number of applications you receive, and how many people you actually talk to. A good recruiting ratio means that you're efficient in your sourcing and that you're talking to a good mix of qualified and unqualified candidates.