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My state of the union.  One year (almost exactly) I lost my job.  For the last 12 months, I've applied to hundreds of jobs and had only three interviews.  As a professional, this has been the most difficult year of my career.

Finally, within the last two weeks, the thaw has begun.  I've picked up a contract consulting job and have had three interviews in the last week with another couple on the way.  I think people are beginning to believe that things are getting better. 

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