Abandonment rate in human resources is the number of job applications that haven't been completed by candidates.

Abandonment rates are measured in both percentages and numbers. The percentage refers to how many people who started a job application abandoned it before completing it, while the number refers to how many applications were incomplete at any given time during the hiring process.

As a result of high abandonment rates, companies are losing out on qualified candidates because candidates abandon their applications quickly before getting a chance to go through all stages in the hiring process and be considered for an interview. This means more time spent recruiting qualified candidates rather than working with those who are ready now.