Re: hard to find a job 
Are you selective in finding a job ? Are you looking for a job in your own field ? Will you accept any job which pay some bills ? What is your major ? Graduate or undergrad ? I will provide you pointers after I get answers to my questions.
In the meantime these links might give you some pointers.
http://www.resumebear.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/13/how-to-find-a-job-when-the-economy-sucks-part-1-of-3/