Sources of Hire

We analyzed the 14.2 million applications that hit Breezy in 2025.

Here’s what the data says about which channels are worth your time.

Most SMBs spread their recruiting budget across every job board and hope for the best. This report shows you where to get the most bang for your buck.

• Indeed accounts for 76% of all hires made through Breezy. But speed and cost tell a different story.
• Employee referrals convert at 8%, which is 4x the rate of any major job board.
• LinkedIn applications jumped 58% year-over-year. Only 25% of those interviews led to an offer.
• Time to hire ranges from 19 days to 184 days, depending on where you post.

Stop guessing. The 2026 Source of Hire Report breaks down conversion rates, time-to-hire, and top strategies by channel, so you can allocate budget where it drives hires.