I think this is the right answer. Even without pushing out the start date, it can easily be 1-2 months or more between applying and a start date, with various o

I think this is the right answer. Even without pushing out the start date, it can easily be 1-2 months or more between applying and a start date, with various online tests, multiple rounds of interviews, background checks, etc, etc. That being the case, I'd be applying now, and moving through the pipeline with a few possibilities, so there is something ready to go/push out in 2 months.