srsly, what sort of work u looking for? who have u worked for and what exactly did u do?
my best bit of advice would get yourself in an agency that specialises in the type of work you are after, and you will get work, fuck this Recession bullshit there is plenty of work out there.
If you can be a bit more specific I have contacts in agencies but without more info I wouldnt know which one to recommend 2 you.