Looking for a job after a layoff is hard. Natasha D’Souza shares her experience of being laid off and re-evaluating her career.

• Instead of just doubling down on job applications, try building a side hustle. Here are three ways to do that.
• One: Do a skills audit to identify your most valuable skills and interests (beyond your job role).
• Two: Focus on a niche that you can monetize. Love writing and the tech sector? Consider becoming a freelance business journalist.
• Three: Think about ways to scale your side hustle to diversify your source of income.