If you're looking for work in finance, don't expect fast movement on the hiring front.
It takes an average of five weeks to hire for most management positions, four weeks for a staff level job, according to a survey of chief financial officers by Robert Half Finance and Accounting, a recruitment service.
The survey was based on interviews with 1,400 CFOs at compaines with 20 or more employees.
During your job interview be sure to ask aboutthe company's time frame for hiring and when you might expect to hear from a hiring manager.
Mary Cornatzer has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years, covering the local music industry, state movie industry and travel. She has been the paper's Business editor since 2000. Contact Mary at 919-829-4755 or