What is a good strategy to apply for a new job when you are currently employed?


I think that applying on days off only is best approach because working full time is hard and you should pace yourself. I am unsure if its the best strategy though because its only 2 days out of the week for me. I am trying to get the best approach.

What do you guys think?

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Since most applying is done online nowadays anyway, I think I'd use my morning before work, lunch break, and some time after work to apply. Then, try to schedule interviews on the same day and use a sick day.

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This is helpful. I hate that we need to use sick days like this.

You should set aside time in the evenings to work on your job search and the application process. If you only set aside a few hours on two or three weeknights you can accomplish a lot. When you apply, think quality over quantity, and you should be apply to apply to the jobs that seem most desirable.

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This is helpful. I think persistence is probably the best bet

I find it helpful to do a little bit every night. Usually one or two applications each night which really doesn't take me long at all, and it means I can get to the jobs I'm interested in on the days that they are posted.

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This is not a bad plan. Thanks for your insight

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