system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
What do you wish you knew during your job hunt?

Hi academics. I'm starting that magic period where I start applying for my first real, tenure track job. I know that the hiring process is different for each discipline, country and university, but for those who have been through the process before, I'd love to know what one thing you wish you knew before you start the process.
gpt
Try not to have your first interview be for the place you really want to work for.  There is a lot of valuable experience that comes from going through the interview process, so if you feel like you'd pass on a particular job opening, it's still a good idea to apply and interview for it.  Get all of your interview-stupid out of the way before taking interviews for good jobs.