Historical Trends (2018-2026)

Eight-year analysis of sales pipeline performance

Peak Interview Rate
17.53%
2022 - Best Year
Current Interview Rate
3.29%
↓ 81% decline
EC Claim Inflation
+19.16pp
72.58% → 91.74%
Total Submissions
68,747
Since 2018

Interview Rate Trend (2018-2026)

Crisis Point

EC Claims vs Interview Rate

Inverse Correlation

Annual Submissions, Interviews & Placements

"Stuck at EC" Percentage

77.92% in 2026

Complete Yearly Metrics

Year Status Submissions EC Claim % Interview Rate Placement Rate Stuck at EC % Placements

Key Observations

2018-2022: Growth Phase

  • Interview rates steadily climbed to 17.53% peak
  • EC claim percentages were moderate (72-80%)
  • COVID dip in 2020 but quick recovery in 2021
  • 427 placements in 2022 - highest ever

2023-2026: Collapse Phase

  • Interview rates collapsed by 81% (17.53% → 3.29%)
  • EC claims inflated to 91.74% (gaming indicator)
  • "Stuck at EC" exploded from 26.82% to 77.92%
  • Only 16 placements YTD 2026

Root Cause Analysis

  • Inverse correlation: EC claims ↑ = Interviews ↓
  • False EC flagging began accelerating in 2023
  • Commission structure incentivizes quantity over quality
  • No accountability for EC claim accuracy