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What to do after
being laid off.
What To Do After Being Laid Off
The first 48 hours matter most. File for unemployment benefits, review your severance terms, update your LinkedIn status to Open to Work, and reach out to your network before panic sets in.
How To Update Your Resume After a Layoff
Frame your departure professionally. List your end date, quantify your achievements, and tailor your resume to each role you apply for. A strong resume after a layoff is your most powerful tool.
How To Calculate Your Financial Runway
Add your savings and severance, then divide by your monthly expenses. If you have freelance income, subtract that from expenses first. Aim for at least 3–6 months of runway before reducing job standards.
How To Find a Job Faster
Apply targeted, not volume. 80% of jobs are filled through networks — message former colleagues, attend industry meetups, and tell people you're looking. Quality applications beat bulk spam every time.
How To Explain a Layoff in Interviews
"The company went through a restructuring that affected my team. It was a business decision unrelated to performance." Keep it brief, factual, and pivot to what you're excited about next.
LinkedIn Optimization After a Layoff
Turn on Open to Work, update your headline with your target role, write a concise About section that tells your story, and request recommendations from recent colleagues within the first week.