That Wal-Mart is an employer with a high level of visibility within the community will only add to the level of competition for this type of job. That the nation continues to increase in population but is generally subject to slow economic growth only adds to the tightness of the job market in the long run -- for example young workers are part of a large cohort that will always face a tight job market (Pugh, 2010)
In addition, attitude and personality can help to differentiate one candidate from another in the interview process. Another characteristic that can help a job seeker differentiate is due diligence so that the job seeker knows a lot about a company and can reduce the learning curve and training time accordingly (Shidler, 2010)
Those such as myself that are presently licensed as nurses or who are studying to become nurses are champions for change at this time. According to the "United States Registered Nurse Workforce Report Card and Shortage Forecast" (that was published in the January 2012 issue of the American Journal of Medical Quality), the shortage of registered nurses will spread across the United States between the years 2009 and 2030 (Rosseter, 2012)
How can I be a "Champion for Change" in my role? First of all, nurses -- who are champions for change -- are needed now more than ever. Nurse champions "…stay focused on what patients need" and are "not distracted by politics, power, wars, bureaucracies or budgets" (Turner, 2008)
You also send thank you notes (not emails, but snail mail notes on classy letterhead), according to Breaking into Acting for Dummies. "By just treating each audition professionally, you automatically separate yourself from the vast majority of actors" (Garrison, et al