While companies value people with a strong skill set, they also value employees who consistently strive to become better. This means avoiding complacency. Finding ways to improve your skill set will make you more proficient in your field of expertise. The other benefit is you become more valuable to a company. Thus, your chances of getting hired continue to increase until eventually you do get hired.

"One thing I have done recently to grow as a photographer has been taking on larger projects. A friend of mine is also a photographer and he often works large-scale weddings and community events. My experience has been limited to animals, landscapes, and one or two people. Working with him has given me several opportunities to take photos of larger gatherings. I was nervous at first, but the more I put myself out there, the better I became."