How to Answer: 'What Have You Been Doing Since You Were Laid Off?' - Careers Articles

When you first lost your job, you spent your time wallowing in your sorrows -- eating ice cream in your pajamas and watching 'Judge Judy' all afternoon. Then your determination kicked in, and you decided to find a new job. You perused job boards, polished up your résumé, searched for old co-workers on LinkedIn -- and occasionally watched 'Judge Judy' all afternoon.