The first time I looked for a job I did it like everyone else. I perfected my resume, scoured the classifieds every day, followed up with HR. Regularly. I did it over and over again. It took almost a year, but I finally got a job in my field of broadcast news. My pay? $5/hour. My hours? 2am – 8am. The work? Typing reporter names on the screen. About 18 mo...