Situational · Start here if it just happened
You were laid off. Here's the next 30 days.
Layoffs come with two problems: a logistical one (find a new job) and an emotional one (stay sane while you do). Most advice ignores the second. This path covers both — in the order they need to be handled.
What 'done' looks like
- First-week reset: paperwork, finances, and a brief actual rest
- 30-day plan with target list and weekly outreach goals
- LinkedIn signal updated — visible to recruiters but framed on your terms
Curated Resources
First steps after a layoff
What to Do If You've Been Laid Off
The first-week and first-month playbook — finances, benefits, and how to start the search without panic.
Read MoreMost Effective Way to Find a Job After a Layoff
The strategies that consistently shorten the search after job loss — backed by real recovery stories.
Read MoreShare Your Layoff Story (or Don't)
The pros and cons of posting publicly — when it accelerates your search and when it backfires.
Read MoreHow to Stay Positive During Your Job Search
Concrete habits and frames that keep momentum during a long search. Not platitudes.
Read MoreOvercoming Job Rejection
Rejections will happen. How to extract real information from them and keep going.
Read MoreUsing LinkedIn's #OpenToWork Setting Wisely
Public banner vs. private signal — which is right for your situation, and the trade-offs of each.
Read MoreHow to Ask for Referrals (Tips + Templates)
Now is the time to use your network. Scripts that don't feel like begging.
Read More1-on-1 Job Search Coaching
Personalized support to map out the next 30/60/90 days and avoid common mistakes after a layoff.
Learn MoreResume + LinkedIn Makeover
A clean rewrite if your materials are years old — fastest way to look ready for the next role.
Learn MoreWhat's next
Keep moving forward
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Resume & LinkedIn
Get the foundation right before you apply.
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OpenPrepare for interviews
STAR stories, questions to ask, and clean follow-ups.
OpenNegotiate the offer
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Find the right ones, reach out well, set expectations.
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Reset, plan, and signal you're open without losing momentum.
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