Backup Plan Question

[amperianengineer]

So, I graduated in December and I shot pretty high for graduate schools and I can't help but feel unsteady about decisions.

My question is: When should I begin interviewing/searching for backup industry jobs? Is there a polite way to inform employers that I am still waiting out grad decisions?

I cant help but feel that I should start the job search in february. Does that seem reasonable?

Edited February 1, 2017 by amperianengineer

[poopyhead]

If you're applying to PhD programs maybe end of March to early April.

[amperianengineer]

Would it be appropriate to inform an employer that I can start after march?