Today’s job market is deeply challenging for those seeking work, requiring job seekers to be more efficient and effective than ever before. Here are my top 10 best practices for job search, updated for a tight market.

• 1. Know your target. When you’re searching for something, it helps to know what it is. The most effective job search target includes a title or work area, an employer type (large, small, nonprofit, etc.) and an initial list of organizations known to employ people in roles like the one you want.

• 2. Know your audience. As a general rule, the person who would be your boss is your audience. What does this person need? You may not know the specifics, but you can make educated guesses and then highlight that information in your materials and interview answers. (Don’t forget a

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