College Graduate, Job Prospects
edw519: Welcome, cmpeters.  It's always nice to hear from long time lurkers.Sounds like it's time for you to kick it into high gear.  Tell prospective employers and customers (I wouldn't rule out continuing your business) what you've told us here.  Be completely sincere and open.  Tell them what you already know (skills, languages) and more importantly, what you've accomplished.  Provided links whenever possible.  Let your work speak for itself.Use multiple strategies to make connections.  In addition to the usual job boards, start networking if you haven't already done so.  Always carry copies of your resume and/or business card/portfolio.  Follow up, follow up, follow up.  If you don't get a positive response, find out why.  It count be a hundred reasons; until you ask, you'll never know.  Get additional feedback on your resume from those who you've given it to.  Revise and rework as needed.  And be prepared to write a one-off resume targeted for a specific job.  That may help.It's a tough market right now.  The jobs don't always go to the best candidate.  Sometimes they go to those who get out there and take them.  Go for it.  Good luck and keep us posted.