Employers today are facing an increasingly difficult market. Consumers are becoming more cost-conscious while maintaining high standards, competition both domestically and abroad has increased, and new technology is constantly being created. Because of this, employers need to hire employees that go above and beyond the job requirements of a given position. Employers now must find someone who can perform well in a position at this point in time and who will continually stay up-to-date with the newest technologies and best practices in their field so that their skills do not become passé. In short, job seekers must become experts in their field and actively maintain that expertise to keep up with the changing times.

Ideas in which you can continue your ongoing education about the latest and greatest in your field include:

• Classes at local colleges and universities, for credit or auditing
• Online courses
• Educational summits
• Training programs
• Online webinars
• Conferences or conventions in your field

Augmenting your resume’s Education section with the classes and sessions you attend shows employers that you are learning the day’s best practices and are constantly updating your skill set. Then, you will not only be essential to employers now but you will continue to be valuable moving forward.