It's not what you know
And it's not who you know. It's who you are that determines if you land a job.
I have a friend who I helped start a business 18 months ago. He is dumber than a box of rocks but he copied a successful business model and grossed over $200,000 his first year! He may be dumb, but he has a huge heart and people like doing business with him.
My brother is a production manager at a major car stereo manufacture. He oversees 50+ employees and does the Hiring. He says when he interviews someone, he looks for someone that he would enjoy working along side with. Attitude is more important than ability sometimes.
I could be off base here, its only opinion.
When was the last time you did something thing that made you smile?
Good luck SM
Rob