Been laid off? These 3 mistakes could jeopardize your job hunt, according to a career coach

Elliott said venting to former colleagues after a layoff could jeopardize a valuable connection.

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• Layoffs are hitting Americans hard, and business leaders predict things may only get worse.
• The career coach Kyle Elliott shared three mistakes you should avoid after a layoff.
• Don't air your frustrations to former colleagues, or be afraid to network, he said.

A storm of layoffs is upon us.

More than 1.1 million people were laid off in the US in 2025...