The Time Trap: Why Showing Speed Matters in Job Chases The adage "time is money" takes on a new meaning in the modern job market.
A study published in Management Science found that responding to an employer's message within the hour can significantly boost your chances of landing the gig, while delays as short as five minutes can severely impair them.
This phenomenon wasn't limited to a specific type of job or freelancer; it applied across the board. The study analyzed over 11.