It never pays to be closed minded. Especially when you are developing your job-search plan it is important to explore different career paths. Although you may still land a job without spending the effort to develop a plan, you may be ruling out possible positions based on their specific job titles. Try to see careers in a different light and talk to friends and family to discuss different career paths and pick their brains about their experience in different types of jobs and careers. You need direction if you want to find a job you will enjoy and mapping everything out will help you set specific goals to accomplish and keep you on track with many different options and opportunities.