I recently left my company after taking a separation package rather than initiating a PIP. For personal reasons, I'm not looking to start interviewing immediately. However, I'd like to keep the door open for potential opportunities in 3-6 months. What's the best way to communicate with recruiters and companies? Should I say I'm not currently interested but willing to revisit in a few months? And is it okay to use this time to prepare for future interviews? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
"Thank you for the opportunity! I think your company's great, but I have some things I need to sort out right now. Can you contact me again in 3 months?"
If they don't reach out to you after 3 months, you should reach out to them.
Keep in mind that the market is brutal so a lot of these opportunities that you're being reached out to right now will be filled after 3-6 months.