I will be able to start a new job from August. So in about 3 months. Is now too soon to start seriously applying and asking for referrals?

I worry about when they ask when can you join, if it's too far out they might reconsider. Or is this normal?

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Start applying.
Time to network --> Get referrals --> Schedule interviews & Prepare --> Clear first round --> Clear final round (Assuming just 2 rounds) --> Get offer --> Negotiate --> Sign offer.
you'll probably be in August by this point

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3 months is a reasonable amount of time. My current cycles of interviews started in early March. I’ve got at least 2 weeks for final rounds. Then background check. Hoping for an early June start!

My last job was four months between initial contact and start date. It usually takes a while, start applying now

It's never too soon. You never know how long the process is going to take. Worst case scenario is you might have to say no if you get an offer to soon.

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Offer will be much good from current market.
Company: Coforge (NIIT)

If anyone is interested, kindly comment or DM me for more details.

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