Industry layoffs, what are people doing? - what worked for you?

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a project coordinator. I worked as a project coordinator before this. I have transferable skills but no direct experience elsewhere. How did you choose?

Look at job postings to see which skills repeat, then fill the gap. That gave me a direction.

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