When to look for a job?

I am supposed to be graduating in May from my PhD program and am leaning strongly towards working in the financial private sector, preferably on the buy side.

I have been looking for jobs in the past month but it seems harder with people not able to do in person interviews and in general busy because of the turmoil in markets. Would you recommend I try to delay graduation and try again at a better time? September?

Thanks!

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“He was very responsive and prepared for the meeting. He actually read the JD, resume, and looked up linkedin which sometimes other mentors doesn't actually go over those to prepare things beforehand. I appreciate his direct comments I think it saved time and actually helped me to know exactly where to improve. I also appreciated him admitting if he doesn't know about specific HF strategy. Only thing I'd suggest for him is probably sending actionable key takeaways after the meeting because other mentors did and that was very helpful. ”

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