The Skill Audit

Purpose / Reason
List all your transferable skills, even seemingly unrelated ones.
Answer to: “How do I find a job quickly after financial collapse?”

How to Apply

1. List 5 concrete wins (problem→action→result).
2. Update resume/profile with 2 quantified wins.
3. Apply to 5 roles OR pitch 5 gigs daily for 10 days.
4. Ask 2 contacts for referrals; schedule one call.

How & Why It Works

• Externalizing facts reduces cognitive load and catastrophizing; it makes decisions simpler.
• High‑volume, proof‑of‑work outreach increases callbacks and shortens unemployment.

Results & Goals

• Immediate (0–72h): Panic down, priorities clear; essential bills triaged and first calls made.
• Short‑term (1–4 weeks): Cash leakage reduced, payment relief in place, income applications in flight.
• Medium‑term (1–3 months): Credit damage contained, basic needs stable, measurable savings/income uptick.

Citations / References

• CFPB — Dealing with debt & collectors
• FTC — Identity theft recovery
• Dept. of Labor — Unemployment & job seeker help
• IRS — Free File & payment plans
• FDIC — Safe banking & avoiding fees
• Mullainathan & Shafir — Scarcity