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Metric

Internal Fill Rate

Are we using internal talent before external search?

MobilityDescriptiveDiagnostic

Definition

The proportion of openings filled by internal candidates.

How to calculate it

Internal fills / Total fills

Business question

Are we using internal talent before external search?

How to read it

Low internal fill on roles with strong internal bench suggests visibility or bias issues.

Recommended segments

  • Business unit
  • Geography
  • Function
  • Grade or level

How to visualize it

  • Trend over time
  • Segment comparison
  • Distribution

Decisions it supports

Internal marketplace promotion and manager referral habits.

What can make it misleading

Not tracking internal applies separately.

Updated 2026-08-09