Comment Volunteering can be a good idea (Score 1) 718
I scanned through quickly, saw a few posts about giving your time and technical knowledge for free.
I can tell you firsthand it is worth it, if you are stuck and jobless.
I volunteered at a local computer 'shop' (small town, jobless after graduation) and after 3 weeks of hard work trying to prove myself... they are offering me a job after new years.
Now alot of people might not like this approach, and I sure didn't enjoy it at first... but this is turning out pretty decent for me now.
I suggest if you are out of ideas, put the big VOLUNTEER somewhere in your email or phone call... they will pick up on it as it means FREE LABOUR.
and usually if you are anywhere decent at your job they will notice that you are worth paying
goodluck