9 ways to take the stress out of your job search

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Amid layoffs and cost-cutting measures across industries, many employees are spending their time searching for new roles. The process can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing, but managed correctly, there may be some relief.  

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports there are close to six million unemployed people looking for work in the U.S., and of those who are employed, LinkedIn found that almost half plan on looking for a different job this year. 

“Get something set up in your home that is your office space dedicated to your job search,” Cole says. “You need to have a private space where when you’re sitting in that spot, you know this is what I’m doing, this is why I’m here, this is my job search area.” 

Additionally, Cole encourages searches to set up a system for keeping track of applications and timelines for following up. iHire offers online tools to support these efforts, she says. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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