And even if you're trying to get yourself out of unemployment, the job search itself brings significant stress: Research suggests that unemployed workers who actively engage in job-search activities are more likely to have worse mental health, according to a 2005 study.

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Referencing your list will give you steps to jumpstart your job search: employers to research, people to invite for informational interviews, events to attend, and more.

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