Your real competition isn't some job hunter off the street. It's the candidate who was coached by The Headhunter. From The Archive 55. Don't look for a job. One of the most dramatic mistakes people make is to pursue a good job instead of a good company.
Good jobs end, but good companies create more good jobs for good employees.
When it's time for a change, seek a company whose top-notch products and services are in line with your interests. Seek a company that employs the best people. Seek a company that is sound financially. One such company is worth ten good jobs in any other companies. When it's time to make a change, don't mistake a good job for a good future.