cHAPter 3: iDentiFY ing that you rely on job boards for employer research. I'm refer- ring to websites (i.e., blogs or discussion boards) that cover trends and best-practices on your ideal industry. ShouLD I hAve A bACkuP PLAn? The quick answer to this question is no. Many people fail to get their dream job because they have a backup plan. Think about this logi- cally. By having a backup plan, you are telling yourself that you might not succeed, which is exactly what you should not be thinking. Before I start to get letters from pessimistic parents or career counselors saying that this is bad advice to give students and young professionals "in this economy," let me make sure you understand my message. I am not saying that you should target one organiza- tion and remain unemployed if you don't get hired by that employer. Having any job is better than being unemployed, given the stigma of being out of work.