Methodology
How transparency scores work
Principles
Every number on a hiARed company page is computed by hiARed from real activity on the platform. Companies cannot edit, buy, or hide it. Each metric shows the sample it is based on, so you can judge how much weight to give it.
When scores appear
A company's Transparency score appears only after it has handled at least 10 applications on hiARed in the last 12 months. Below that, the page shows a "Building hiring record" progress indicator, so a single slow reply or one fast hire cannot swing the score.
The metrics
| Metric | What it measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Response rate | Share of applications where the employer took an action (a status update, message, or decision) within 7 days. | 25% |
| Ghosting rate | Share of open applications left with no employer update for 30 days, or for 21 days after a completed interview. The score uses its inverse. | 25% |
| Timeline accuracy | Share of first decisions (rejection, offer, or hire) made within the selection timeline published on the job. | 20% |
| Salary accuracy | Share of sent offers whose CTC falls inside the posted salary range. | 20% |
| Employee rating | Average employee review score, scaled to 100. | 10% |
| Typical first response | Median time from application to the first employer action. Shown for context, not scored. | – |
| Typical time to hire | Median days from application to joining. Shown for context, not scored. | – |
The Transparency score (0 to 100) is the weighted average of the scored metrics that have enough data. A metric with too few cases is left out rather than guessed: response rate needs at least 3 eligible applications, timeline accuracy 5 decisions, and salary accuracy 3 offers.
Job Post Quality
In short: what Job Post Quality means. Job Post Quality (0 to 100) rewards complete, specific listings: a salary range, a clear interview process and timeline, responsibilities, requirements, and benefits. It never depends on payment.
Job Match (Candidate Fitment Report)
In short: what the Candidate Fitment Report means. When you sign in, hiARed compares the skills and experience in your profile and active resume with a job's required and preferred skills, experience range, and work style. You see which skills match, which gaps to strengthen, and how experience lines up. It never infers age, gender, caste, religion, or other personal characteristics.
Freshness and corrections
Scores are recalculated whenever hiring activity changes and cover a rolling 12-month window. If you believe a figure is wrong, write to hiared.in@gmail.com and we will review the underlying records.