I would recommend to anyone who has been laid off to utilize the outplacement service offered by your old company, if applicable.  Working with my career coach provided me invaluable one-on-one attention to spruce up my resume, improve my cover letters, make the right networking contacts, and she also gave great advice for interviewing and negotiating.  They offer free webinars on dozens of topics, and it was time well spent.  I worked with Right Management, and they are really great.  Every lost opportunity opens a door to the next career adventure!