How Job Seekers Can Be More Competitive

Are you experienced in your field, but now unemployed? Have you been trying to get back into your profession for a while to no avail? You need a competitive edge - and you need one fast.

By Terence Loose

After all, the world is changing faster than ever before, and it's important to keep up, says Phil Dunn, president of Synapse Services, a Web technologies and marketing company.

According to Dunn, no matter what field you're in - or trying to get back into - you need to use today's tools to attract clients or employers.

"You need to have a LinkedIn account with some sort of history and lots of your professional experience in there," says Dunn.

"Bonus points for sharing articles, videos, [and other examples] that demonstrate how you're keeping on top of your industry's trends."

In addition, staying up-to-date on certificates, degrees, computer program languages, and other skills in your field is as important as experience.
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