Write a book: Get a job
If you are one of the millions that are unemployed, I suggest that you write a book. You do not need to be a great writer. You do need to know what you know and have the ability to tell others what you know. Becoming a published author will make you more marketable to potential employers. You will be recognized talent. Here's how it works.
Courtesy of 2.0 online publishing, anyone can become a published author. However unlike traditional self-publishing, 2.0 online publishing is free.
Using previously created content, in ten minutes I developed and published a photo book about my cat Akhu using Lulu. Should I wish to professionalize the book, Lulu offers a menu of for-fee services. I'm not seeking a job as Akhu's promoter. But if I were, this would be a great way to showcase what I could do for Akhu.
If writing a book isn't your thing, perhaps you would feel more comfortable in showcasing your talent through audio or video. Independent of media, content is content. The key is to deliver something that others feel is valuable.
With 2.0 online publishing, the stigma of self-publishing goes away. 2.0 anything democratizes the process by which anyone can be recognized as an expert.
So publish a book. List it as an accomplishment on your résumé. If you have a Web site, link to it. To be recognized as talent gives you the edge in landing your dream job.