Just got laid off, what should I do first? - what worked for you?

I lost my job as a teaching assistant and I am not sure what to do first. I have not told my family yet. What did you do in the first week?

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.

I made a short list: benefits, bills, documents, and then my résumé. One thing each day kept me steady.