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7 Ways the Sequester Affects Your Job Search

How Cuts in Washington Will Affect Your Job Hunt on Main Street

6. Have a Plan

It seems obvious, but nothing beats the job search blues when dark clouds are all around you like having a job search plan.

Know what types of jobs you’re going for. Are you in marketing or sales? Technology or business? Know who you are in relation to the jobs that are out there. Know your specific job titles and the industries that work well for you. It's difficult to get a job in normal circumstances, but when the country is mired in political and economic turmoil your plan is your roadmap -- and it's more important than ever.