The majority of Canadian CFOs, 92%, said new hires have less than six months to prove themselves, according to a Robert Half Finance & Accounting survey released today.

The survey found 41% of Canadian CFOs allow new hires between one and three months to prove themselves in a new role; 51% allow from three to six months. And 8% allow from six months to less than a year.

“Kicking off a new position on the right foot starts before the first day on the job,” said Greg Scileppi, president of Robert Half, international staffing operations. “To be well-prepared to hit the ground running, candidates should take advantage of the interview process to get a sense of what will be expected of them within the first 30 days, six months and year. New hires should also take the time to learn about the job, business, industry and even competitors to get a head start on making the greatest impact.”

Scileppi continued: “There is a learning curve with any new position, but to start adding value right away, it helps to meet with different people within the organization and find out about their different roles, priorities and goals.”

The survey was developed by Robert Half Finance & Accounting and was conducted by an independent research firm. It is based on responses from more than 270 Canadian CFOs.