Study Reveals Three Key Factors for Job Seeker Success

The reasons behind America's yawning job gap are numerous. Beyond increases in productivity, which have reduced the number of workers needed to produce goods and services, the recent recession has made employers reluctant to hire until they're sure the economy is on solid footing.

Adding to job seekers' frustration is that employers today are pickier than ever, requiring skills and talents their businesses demand but seemingly fewer workers possess.