OK, so lack of a better idea, but here goes:

I've recently (~7 months ago come the 12th) graduated with a bachelor's in Geology, from Colorado State University, at or near top of the class. I've since been looking for a job, while at the same time continuing my quest to continue my education (specifically an MS, then a PhD). I have quite a school loan to pay off (20-something thousand dollars), and need to begin paying them off ASAP.

Jobs I'm qualified for in Geology (or anything really) are plentiful enough, and there's hardly a day I don't find something to apply to. That's where the problems begin: No one is hiring me. Not in Geology, not in most normal jobs--not even the Krogers a mile away want to consider me, and they're paying minimum wage and only offer part-time. I apply, filling out paperwork, or sending resumes (and filling out more paperwork), and yet nothing. No reply, or when there is, it's to the tune of "f*** you, we're not interested". The one place I did find turned out to be a pyramid scheme (you can imagine how that goes), so I had to cut quickly before I took any real loss.

I've tried everything: I've networked as much as I can, I worked and reworked my resumes and CV's, I tried to keep a positive outlook--I even cleaned up my facebook account (such as it exists). But several months later, and with the next round of graduate school applications up (as are my loans), I'm reaching the end of my tether. I've managed to scrounge up enough money to apply to just two places, and as such my chances of success in application are low to none. No one is hiring me anywhere, and I have no way of paying off my loans. The only option I have left is the military, but I don't know if it's a good idea or not, and it doesn't sit well with me.

in short: does anyone have any ideas? any suggestions? any way of getting real work, gainful employment?