The author was laid off from her first job after college. Courtesy of Monique Evdokiou After graduating from UC Berkeley, I felt prepared to enter the workforce with a job lined up. Within months, my position was eliminated, forcing me to rethink and find something new quickly. After cold emailing targeted companies in my field, I landed a new job. After landing an entry-level position at a PR firm specializing in hospitality, I eagerly awaited my start date, which was just weeks after my g...