30 day plan

Checklist: What to Do If You've Been Laid Off or Let Go

Practical first steps after losing a job — severance and paperwork, unemployment benefits, health coverage, references, and how to sequence your search in the first 30 days.

In plain terms: This guide outlines steps to handle the emotional and personal impact of losing a job. You can use it to establish healthy daily routines, find support, and prepare yourself before starting a new search.

Why I recommend it: Do the benefits and paperwork items in week one. Filing late for unemployment costs real money you can't get back.