If being in a room with a bunch of potential employers makes you nervous, you are not alone. Searching for a job causes stress, thanks in part to the fear of rejection and the unknown — something doomscrolling on social media sites can only enhance. In fact, the University of Massachusetts Lowell suggests that Gen Z is experiencing higher levels of workplace anxiety compared to previous generations due to economic uncertainty, student debt and social media pressures.

We Are Hope Inc. Executive Director Kim Carley says being prepared for job fairs and interviews is one way you can battle the anxiety that can come with a job search.

More than a dozen employers will be looking to hire at We Are Hope’s Job and Community Resource Fair on March 10 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Local school districts through the Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA) program will also host their own job fairs for students on April 9 at Kewaunee and April 15 at Gibraltar.