Will Work for Beer

As a soon-to-be-graduated senior, the pressure is on to find a job. As we entered our college careers with bright eyes and high expectations for what our education would bring us, we thought of as this time a distant obstacle to tackle in the faraway future. Well now it's 2010 and we're completely broke with many of us feeling like we didn't learn more than how to BS really well. It's time to make some money.

As it turns out, a lot of jobs just require you to have a college degree. It's amazing the kinds of things a person can qualify for because they were willing to put in the work for four years. So even if you don't think you qualify for a certain job, check it out. You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that there's not that much to it.
-Craigslist will be your best friend. Though it may not be the top sight for Fortune500 companies, there's a lot of privately owned, start ups and other quirky places that advertise on there that could be a lot more fun than sitting in a cubicle.
-It never hurts to ask. Even if it doesn't seem like a company you want to work for is hiring, you can still send in a letter explaining yourself. Maybe they'll have a position opening in the near future that they haven't started looking for yet, or maybe your amazing writing skills and passion for what they do will make them remember you.
-Everybody has to start some where. So you can't seem to land that CEO position. That's really ok, a lot of companies promote within, and starting at the bottom will be a temporary move.
-Internships are still ok. Yes, moving back in with your parent would suuuuuuuck, but if you landed the BEST internship that would give you amazing experience and a possible job once it's done, it is a small sacrifice to make. Not to mention, free laundry and good *real* food? Always a plus.
-Look at your connections. What do your friend's parents do? Who do they know? Ask around, get the word out that you're looking for employment. This day in age it sometimes doesn't matter what you know, so much as who you know.
-Lastly, be aware that we're in a recession. Yes, it would be nice to know that you spent all this time, effort, and money to get yourself a good job once your done with school, but the cold truth is that there aren't too many jobs out there right now. You might have to settle for something that you're not that into. This is part of what being an adult is about, doing what you have to. Just because you have a job that you don't like right now, doesn't mean you'll always have that job. And if you hate it that much, it will just motivate you in the future to get somewhere better that will make you happier.