The job market may be tough, but there are a few things that keep you ahead of the competition. Check out this article to find out what these things are.

A degree doesn’t necessarily qualify you for a job. In today’s competitive job market, you need additional skills and experience to catch a potential employer’s eye. Young Americans are unemployed at about twice the rate of older workers and millions of twenty-somethings are currently out of work or settle for jobs that don’t highlight their skills. However, these statistics shouldn’t scare off future college graduates — if you know how to successfully showcase your abilities, the chances of landing a job are higher.