Hundreds of Minnesota-based Target employees learned Tuesday that they no longer had jobs.

The mega retailer notified the Department of Employment and Economic Development that it will lay off 528 employees at the downtown Minneapolis location, and 287 employees at the Brooklyn Park outpost.

Jenna Estlick, president of HR Solutions and at Versique, said that the first thing laid-off employees should do is to understand their benefits. She advises knowing about your severance pay and your continuation of health coverage, also known as COBRA.

Estlick also advised filing for unemployment. Then, when you're ready, you should update your resume.

"What is your story," Estlick said. "What sets of skills do you bring and what sort of opportunities are you looking for."

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