i live in nc and i applied for more than 10 jobs, and none have contacted me, when will jobs pick back up?.--Answer1:The decline hasnt stopped yet. We wont see the recovery until weve reached the full decline.Theres a rule of thumb that advises that you should expect an interview to result from every 10 resumes you send and an offer to result from every 10 interviews. Since times are bad, it might take even more.If 10 resumes dont result in an interview then there is likely something wrong with your resume. I reviewed on once for someone that said the same thing youre saying. She didnt get any calls because the phone number she put on her resume had a typo in it. Find an HR professional to review yours for you - it can make a world of difference.Some people use a down job market as a time to get more training and education. Then when things pick up again, youre in the best position..--Answer2:In addition to finding employment you might consider some type of home based business to supplement your income..--Answer3:wait for next two years, positions will Improve a lot by 2011.