In this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra interviews career coach Octavia Gorodema about navigating layoffs. Octavia provides advice for the day of the layoff, emphasizing the importance of pausing to process emotions and carefully reviewing paperwork, including understanding legal rights and consulting an attorney if needed. The discussion extends to the first week post-layoff, focusing on applying for unemployment benefits, assessing finances, and creating a job search plan with best and worst-case scenarios in mind. Octavia also shares tips for interviewing, such as addressing the layoff confidently and highlighting accomplishments. The episode concludes with strategies for making job search priorities, considering temporary or junior positions, and viewing the layoff as an opportunity for career pivoting.
