Probably getting laid off tomorrow - what do I do?

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Update your resume tonight.
Review it again tomorrow and update it.
Review it again the next day and update after incorporating best practices for resumes suitable for your industry and experience level.
Update your LinkedIn profile to align with your resume. Set the "open" flag to let recruiters know.
Start applying. Best of luck.

Plot twist. Do the above even if you don't get fired tomorrow.

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Steal as many la croix from the break room fridge as possible on your way out

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If you’re serious tho, I’m sorry, that sucks, but at least the market is hot and people here would be happy to refer you in for the right role.

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Sorry to hear that, dust off the resume OP

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Take a few weeks off first (if life circumstances permit)

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Very sorry to hear that..this is really good time for a job seeker. Polish your resume and try to give your best if it happens.. all the very best !

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Make sure you know how to access any old W-2's, pay stubs, healthcare, etc. Take screenshots if you can of important info and email it to yourself. As long as it's not proprietary info you should be okay.

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Let me know if you find a position at Autodesk and want a referral

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Update CV, spend most of your time on LinkedIn (as well as reaching out to some job recruiters and don't worry... sometimes these things happen for the best.

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In the same vein as the rest of the resume advice here, I would make notes of all your major contributions/responsibilities in your current role before you leave (if you leave). Some of those details are easier to find when you still have access to all of your work files.

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