STEP 1: GET YOUR SANITY AND STRESS LEVEL BACK TO NORMAL
You need to get over your recent dealings with your past company.  You have new stress to handle – money, new job, people to tell, etc. Do NOT confuse the two. You must clearly move on. Take days or even weeks to do so.

STEP 2: FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

It is typically done online and is extremely fast.  Although this varies by state, it is roughly $200-$275 a week. 
 
STEP 3: DEVELOP YOUR RESUME
You cannot start your job search until your resume is sparkling.  Your first contacts will be the best. The resume must be ready.

STEP 4: START YOUR JOB SEARCH