Another week, another brutal round of layoffs. The layoff numbers this week are up to 16 million Americans. In this episode I talk about those number, plus who is hiring and the types of jobs that companies are still hiring for. This episode covers the three actions you need to take right after getting laid off: - Get clarity on your path forward - Set up job alerts to so you know the landscape of opportunities - Create your layoff story I talk about how to get clarity on your path forward to prepare you for a strategic job search that aligns with your current needs. I also talk about the value of job search alerts to save you time and how to overcome thinking that nobody is hiring or that you're not qualified for anything. I also cover how to tell people what you're looking for and avoiding the phrase "I'm open to anything." If you know someone who just got laid off, send this their way. For full show notes with links to job lists and homework mentioned in this episode, visit www.50conversations.com Prepare for your next career move and the future of work with the new book: Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots.