I was recently laid off from my position as a software engineer, which came as a complete shock to me. The layoff affected a significant portion of the company, particularly targeting those of us who were hired in the last couple of years. I had just received excellent feedback on my last performance review, so it was unexpected and not performance-related. My employment ended just a couple of days ago, and I am currently in various stages of the interview process with a few different companies, having already completed the initial HR/recruiter calls. Now, I'm feeling uncertain about how to approach my ongoing interviews. Should I inform the recruiters about my layoff, or should I keep it to myself until the interview process is further along? I’m also considering how to handle questions about my availability if they arise. I would appreciate any insights or advice on how to navigate this situation.