Layoffs across my industry, where did you pivot? (update)

Many of the people I know in my field were laid off this year, including me as a sales associate. This is my first time dealing with any of this. The postings I see are fewer and ask for more. How did you choose?

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

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.