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I have to say that the level of applications we receive from students for both paid and unpaid work is quite depressing. We have taken the stance that it is not right to take people on without paying wages and in fact dont even look at cv's for people who would work for nothing as it gives the feeling of desperation rather than a positive impression.
Matthews point about looking at alternatives is very useful, I know a number of people who I studied with who have successful side line businesses as graphic designers, web designers and also crafts people.
Dont think that your skills arent valuable even though you cant get a job in architecture.