How can I schedule interviews for other jobs without constantly faking sick?

Interested in more careers-related content? Check out our new weekly Work Life newsletter. Sent every Monday afternoon. THE QUESTIONI’m in the midst of applying for a new job but am stumbling upon a hurdle when it comes to scheduling interviews. Most of them are happening during business hours but I am required to be in person at the office five days a week. My company has a policy that we have to give two months’ notice to request time off, aside from emergencies. While I could fake a sick day every now and again, it seems dishonest and unmanageable for rounds of interviews with multiple companies. How can I make this work? THE FIRST ANSWERNora Jenkins Townson, founder and principal, Bright + Early, TorontoYou’re right not to rely on sick days too much. You might get away with one or two, but doing it across several companies and rounds will wear you down and your manager will probably notice. With some planning, you can handle this. First, check what the policy actually covers. Two months’ notice is unusual in my experience – most workplaces I see ask for two to four weeks.