Layoff Resource Hub
Worried you’re about to lose your job?
Recently laid off?
You’re in the right place.
The Layoff Resource Hub brings together useful tools, articles, and insights to help you prepare for layoffs and RIFs, navigate a really tough job search environment, and land your next role.
Please note: I’m not a lawyer or personal finance expert, and nothing included here is legal or financial advice. Please consult an attorney for any legal questions, and your financial advisor or accountant for any financial questions. Plus, I have not been paid or asked to include any content on this page, and there are no affiliate links.
Before the layoff
Maybe the office rumor mill is just working overtime—or maybe you have a gut feeling that layoffs are coming. If you suspect that your role may be in danger of being eliminated, you don’t have to just sit around waiting for the hatchet to fall. Take action now so you’re prepared for whatever happens next.
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Signs that you’re about to be laid off
GLOBAL NERDY
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Ask HR: How to prepare for potential layoffs
SHRM
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10 steps to financially prepare for a layoff
SYNCHRONY BANK
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How to prep for an imminent layoff round
ELISHA TAN
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How can you avoid being laid off? You can't.
CNN
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Laid off vs fired vs furloughed: What's the difference?
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
During & immediately after
You either saw it coming, or it was a total surprise: The “as of today, you are no longer employed by this company” conversation. Remember that you’re responsible for taking care of your current and future self, so stay professional, depart with dignity, and DON’T SIGN ANYTHING until you hire a lawyer to review the paperwork.
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The conversation to prep for if your job's on the line
THE MUSE
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Life after layoffs: How to survive the first few weeks
VISTA CAREER COACHING
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Unexpected job loss toolkit for financial stability
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
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About employee separation agreements
ZIPPIA
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How to file for unemployment
CNET
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Find an employment lawyer near you
NELA
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How layoffs affect our lives and mental health
NPR
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Toxic workplaces: The breakup & recovery
APOLITICAL
Job searching
Finding a new job can be exhausting, stressful, and demoralizing. There are ways to make it easier on yourself, from changing your mindset to using AI to simplify the process. You can (and should!) also use this time to reevaluate your approach to work, ambition, career path, and goals.
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Laid off or let go? 7 steps for growth after job loss
KRIS ANN VALDEZ
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How to get better at networking, even if you're shy
BETTERUP
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How to get a job when you don't have a network
WORK IT DAILY
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Getting past ATS: Outsmart the screening system
ROBERT HALF
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Using AI to get a job interview and nail it
THE GUARDIAN
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How to change careers after a layoff
LIFE AFTER LAYOFF
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Is "unproductive discomfort" slowing your job search?
WORK IT DAILY
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Use past accomplishments to find what's next for you
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Interviewing & negotiating
You’ve been dreaming of this moment since you lost your job: You finally heard back about one of your applications! Now it’s time to brush up on your interview skills. And hopefully, you’ll be negotiating your new compensation package soon, too. Make sure you leave a great impression and get the salary and benefits you deserve.
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Making a great first impression in an interview
FORBES
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Good & bad answers to common interview questions
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW
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Got gaps? How to explain gaps in employment
CAREER CONTESSA
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Dos & don'ts of writing post-interview thank yous
THE CUT
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Compensation is more than just your salary
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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Negotiating full-time benefits with a part-time schedule
THE MOM PROJECT
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3 winning strategies for negotiating your salary
HARVARD PROGRAM ON NEGOTIATION
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What to say during your salary negotiation
ROBERT HALF
