In a time when more people than usual are looking for jobs, many wonder about the hidden tricks to landing a great position. There are still plenty of jobs on the market, and if you know where and how to look you’re sure to find them.

While a layoff may seem like a completely negative event, blessings can often come in unpredictable disguises. There are lots of ways to handle a layoff so it won’t seem like the end of your world.

Victims of a layoff rightfully experience a range of emotions, often retreating from the world of work only to ultimately re-emerge back into reality. Regardless of where you are in the Layoff Cycle, remember that you will survive, you will move on, you will find something new.