I've had a chance to go see my parents recently and I had a college student ask me a question. "How do I get a job when nobody is hiring?" I promptly replied, "Get out of Michigan". But in all honesty, isn't that the big question these days? How do you get a job when the traditional routes are impossible and knowing someone just is not enough. I answer that with something I learn from growing up in the (now) most unemployed state in the union. When hunting, go where the prey goes.
I don't care if you're in college, out of college, or never went to college... go find the people you want to work with. I suggest you start with local stuff. Join-up with some local city council or frequent the board of education meetings. If that is not for you, I suggest you look at professional organizations. Volunteer for them when you can. If your looking to get noticed start asking to help as much as possible.
If that doesn't work out, you can always stalk the closest HR Manager, but I don't think it will help. You have to understand that most organizations, despite their hiring freezes would like to have the option to hire you on. The point is that they can only hire someone that makes themselves a moving target. Of course, to be a target you have to get noticed, so go get noticed all ready!
No. Really! Shut off the computer and go join something. Good night and good luck!
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