At what point in the dissertation writing process can or should a student begin applying for jobs?
Applying for jobs can be exceedingly time consuming. In general, it is not advisable to begin a job search until three chapters or at least 2/3 of the dissertation is completed and an advisor has approved your progress toward completion. Remember that your committee will be contacted by potential employers to report on your dissertation progress, so you should confer with your advisor about the timing of job applications.
