Total number of eligible candidates that participated in external recruitment procedures during the latest full calendar year, divided by the number of vacancies offered for external recruitment during the same period. Data relates to central government administration only. In pool recruitment systems, the value is calculated by dividing the number of eligible candidates by the number of open vacancies over the year. Fractions are rounded up to the nearest whole number. Only recruitments open to external candidates are analysed. “Eligible candidates” means candidates who meet the formal criteria for the position. Pending recruitments are excluded. Point allocation: • 4 points = 11 or more candidates on average • 3 points = 7-10 candidates on average • 2 points = 3-6 candidates on average • 0 points = 2 or fewer candidates on average