Hi Jan1212 --

I am sorry you are feeling badly. Leed is so right; the economy has many qualified people out of work for a year and longer, so it is super-hard for someone just starting out.

I like all of Leed's suggestions.

May I add one other thought? It is so important to get out and not rely only on job ads. You say you are about to graduate; most schools have little workshops and seminars for how to write your resume and a job bank. Or perhaps you can find a job search support group in your community.

I teach college, and one topic we cover is job search. I've had a student walk in, only to find they were looking for his resume and had lost it. Another student walked in at exactly the right time, was interviewed, and hired. Of course, this doesn't happen all the time and to everyone. But it does suggest that allowing people a chance to put a face to your name can sometimes give the employment seeker that extra edge.

If you are feeling too depressed, of course I understand that too.