Timing's Impact on Job Interviews

TIMING’S IMPACT ON JOB INTERVIEWS

Perfect timing could be a deciding factor

11% Before 9 a.m.

61% 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

11% 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9% 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

5% 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

2% After 5 p.m.

1% Don’t know

Three in five CFOs conduct interviews 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

CFOs were also asked, “How long does it typically take you to form an opinion of a candidate during an initial interview?”

4% Less than 5 minutes

16% Five minutes

23% Six to 10 minutes

17% 11 to 15 minutes

14% 16 to 20 minutes

15% 21 to 30 minutes

6% More than 30 minutes

60% of CFOs form positive or negative opinions of candidates in 15 minutes or less.

Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs in the United States.