How to find a job
How I did it: I went through a temp agency. They were pretty disorganized but they did place me in a job where I had room to advance. I worked 3 months as a temp and then I got hired on in the position that I was temping in. I worked another 6 or 7 months in that position (which I was not thrilled with, but I needed the money) until I was offered a better position in the company, which I am currently enjoying. I worked my tail off in the position I didn't enjoy and I think it paid off.
Lessons & tips: If you don't necessarily love the job that the agency places you in, wait a bit and see if you can move around in the company. If you can, you may as well stick it out and see if you can find a job you really like.
Resources: Not all temp agencies are created equal. The one I went through was pretty bad though a few years back I used JobPro and they were awesome.
