Its funny how the recession works. I haven't had any problem getting a job until this year. I would just follow the routine drill, apply for a job, interview, get the job. Now, there quite simply aren't any jobs in the field I've worked in to apply to. There's a little glimmer now and then or something related to what I do...or sometimes exactly what I want, but for less than minimum wage. Just have to wait and see how long this lasts and slowly continue on the whole self-employed concept.