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@@ -119,6 +119,16 @@ loaded by default, so it will have to be required manually:
 require 'sidetiq/web'
 ```
 
+### NOTES
+
+By default Sidekiq uses a 15 second polling interval to check if scheduled
+jobs are due. If a recurring job has to run more often than that you should
+lower this value.
+
+```ruby
+Sidekiq.options[:poll_interval] = 1
+```
+
 ### SCREENSHOT
 
 ![Screenshot](http://f.cl.ly/items/1P2u1v091F3V1n381g2I/Screen%20Shot%202013-02-01%20at%2012.16.17.png)