Five Skills to Learn if You're Looking for a Job

It's becoming harder to stand out from the growing pile of resumes in today's tough job market. If you're unemployed, consider learning a new skill to gain an advantage.

"First, look at your strengths to see how those might cross over into other fields or careers," says Diane Brennan, an Arizona-based career consultant. "Then decide what other skills you need to succeed in that area and work on developing them."

Here are five skills that might give you an advantage over other job applicants: ...