How to focus on work when job hunting
Hello,
I graduated in 2009 and have been working in consulting over the last year. I am now trying to transition into the banking or hedge fund industry and started looking for jobs three weeks ago. I actually have had some pretty good results, but haven't found what I've been looking for... unfortunately the process is VERY slow as it takes a week or two to hear back between rounds. I also contacted headhunters and they've set me up with some legit interviews in the coming weeks (solid funds and elite boutiques).
Unfortunately since things really started ramping up this past week I am super distracted from work. All I can do is think about working at potential employers and future interviews...etc. Also I get my email linked to my blackberry so I can't help but look every 4 or 5 minutes for a flashing red light =(
Has anyone gone through this? Any tips? Since the process is slow I might not be done with the process for another month, but it's just been awful at work since I can't get anything done. Any tips?
Thanks.





I know exactly what you're
I know exactly what you're going through, having recently gone through it myself. The only advice I can offer is for you to focus on your current job, because at the end of the day, you still need that paycheck.
I know it's tough when you have other jobs / interviews lined up, especially if you're excited about them, but if you end up getting a new job, you want to leave your current job on a high note, i.e. having people remember you for being hardworking, etc. You never know when you might need a good recommendation (perhaps for b-school or future jobs).
Just do your best, and at the end of the day, when a new job comes your way, THEN you can forget about your current job.
In the same boat, tips
In the same boat, tips appreciated....
How do you handle phone
How do you handle phone interviews/interviewing/etc?
Try to get some job
Try to get some job assignments which don't need you to stay in the office. Shouldn't be difficult for consultant.
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