How early is too early to apply for a job? Want to make the switch shortly after parental leave, but also don't want to lead companies on or waste time applying for roles that need people sooner.

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Realize it varies, but what have people seen in terms of time between application and offer or how flexible companies are with start dates?

6 weeks on average maybe. Longer if you are more senior

My experience in tech for time from initial contact with recruiter to offer letter is about a month and they’ve been flexible on start dates. I’d say as long as you’re upfront on timing (recruiter will most likely ask this during screening interview) it shouldn’t be a problem at all. When it comes down to it, if they like you as a candidate, they’ll work with you. If they don’t, you should probably avoid that company anyhow

Be careful. If you leave within a certain time after parental leave you may be responsible to pay some of it back. Policies vary

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