How to land a job during high unemployment

Job seekers now face the extra challenge of competing with 10% of the nation who, according to the Labor Department, are also looking for work. Midmorning discusses how to get the edge in landing a job using the latest that the Internet has to offer, including the "Twittersphere."

Guests

• Cynthia Shapiro: Business and career strategist. She is the author of "What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here! 44 Insider Secrets and Tips that Will Get You Hired"
• Lindsey Pollak: Career coach, corporate trainer and author of "Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World."
• Gary Zukowski: Founder of TweetMyJOBS.

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• Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless assistance bill
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Resources

• About Cynthia Shapiro
• About Lindsey Pollak
• TweetMyJOBS.com