Tune into CNN Today at 230pm eastern and Learn What To Do When Youre Out of a Job

Tune into CNN Today at 230pm eastern and Learn What To Do When Youre Out of a Job Earlier this week I had the opportunity to share career advice on CNN and get a positive message across that real opportunities do exist for everyone even in trying times.Ill be back on CNN today (Tues Dec 16th) at 2:30pm eastern on CNN Newsroom with Kyra Phillips. Ill be covering the Dos and Donts of Coping with a Layoff and Landing a New Job.Here are some highlights if youve found yourself out of work whether for a week or several months:Make sure your resume communicates your fit for the job. Many companies use technology to sift through resumes so its important to make sure industry relevant key words are included in your resume such as important software skills. If you havent been getting hits with your resume, perhaps its time to get a professional service like www.ResumeDeli.com to optimize the language you are using.Focus on your strengths and what you have (not what you dont). We all have unique talents which can help us stand out in a competitive job market. Comb over past performance evaluations and ask colleagues, family and friends what they see as your strengths. Dont be afraid to share what makes you the best at what you do on your resume and in interviews.Put yourself in the hiring managers shoes. Who would you hire? The person who has confidence in her abilities to land the job or the person who thinks theyll never hire me. Your attitude matters so be excited about your career opportunities and believe you have what it takes to land that next interview and next job.Most importantly, if youve been struggling with finding another job, dont expect the same approach to yield different results. We are in a dynamic economy so perhaps what youve done or been looking for doesnt match exactly whats out there. Be flexible and open to change and you might find new opportunities in areas you never thought possible!What strategies would help you land your next job? Have you had success finding a new job recently? Share your tips and ideas!