A free printable workbook for the weeks after a layoff, reorg or exit you did not choose, written by Erica Rivera, a former Google and Indeed recruiter. It walks through the first 72 hours, then days 1-30 (runway math, benefits and unemployment deadlines, severance review), days 31-60 (evidence of your work, your narrative) and days 61-90 (options and offers), with space to write your own answers and date them.
Why I recommend it: The most useful page is the first 72 hours: read the separation agreement slowly, do not sign on day one, and handle healthcare and unemployment deadlines before you touch your resume. It is written for senior women with 12+ years in, so the framing assumes that; the deadlines and runway math apply to anyone. It downloads straight as a PDF with no email required.
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.
