Lay offs stink, but if you get laid off there is a right and wrong way to deal with the job loss.  First and foremost maintain your dignity.  This post tells the story of a loyal employee who lost his job after fifteen years.  How he left sets a great example for others.

Companies and their needs evolve, they get acquired, they move their offices, they shift their business models and all too often their employees end up as casualties.  Career transition is nothing to be ashamed of.  It has become incredibly commonplace. 
 

Job hunting is definitely an art.  It is much easier to give someone advice on how to conduct an effective job search than it is to actually execute one.  As a seasoned Human Resources professional who has changed jobs a number of times, I hope to impart some tactics and philosophies that will help you in your pursuit of a great job.