Industry layoffs, what are people doing?

Our sector has been shrinking and I am unsure if I should wait it out. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. Which areas are hiring?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 12 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

Talk to people in the field you are considering. Two coffee chats changed my mind about one option.