Last night, I participated in the HAPPO (Help a PR Pro Out) live-tweet event on Twitter. This one was especially geared toward college students and recent grads trying to break into the world of PR.
Throughout the evening, I repeatedly gave this bit of advice to jobseekers: Stop asking employers for a job. Instead, ask them if they would be willing to spend a few minutes with you, brainstorming about your career plans and options.
I know this seems counterintuitive.