Hi Miss Blue, this is probably a long shot... but my company is hiring. Where do you live, and what field are you in?

My advice is to take the first job you are comfortable accepting; then, when you have been there a month or so, put your resume out on websites. Many established small businesses only look at applications from suitable, qualified applicants who are currently employed in their field, but looking for a better working condition. I know this because my father and my husband both own small businesses that I do the paperwork for.

I live in East Sussex near Brighton. Ideally I would like to do office work, but at the moment I think I'd give anything a go.

I didn't get offered the job today, it all comes down to the same answer, there was nothing wrong we just gave it to someone with more experience. I believe there is something better waiting round the corner, just hope it's not a long journey to get there!

Why don't you list your skills here and let's put our collective head together and see if we can help? Someone on here will probably come up with some sort area for you to aim your search.

In fact, perhaps there should be a thread started and we can work together for quite a few people.