In the new remote tech world, it’s easier than ever to interview while on the job. Obviously it depends on your meeting load and how regularly unplanned work/meetings arise.

I have a suspicion this is another factor contributing to lower retention rates across the industry. Before the pandemic, if a recruiter contacted me I would have to weigh all the benefits of the role against the hassle of interviewing, including figuring out how to leave the office discreetly and potentially block off consecutive days. Now, it’s trivial for anyone to schedule interviews during hours without meetings.

Effectively, the bar for accepting an interview loop from a candidate’s point-of-view is lower when they are fully remote.

On the flip side, if you’re fully remote and find it difficult to job hunt while working, then that’s a good reason to leave! Your role likely isn’t giving you enough autonomy.