Obviously you want to get a new position ASAP but I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s a big deal to have to disclose you were laid off so don&#x27;t freak out if you can&#x27;t make something happen in a few short weeks. I don&#x27;t hold layoffs against applicants, especially when they&#x27;re coming from an industry like print media that has very well known macro-level problems.