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I've been out of college a very long time (LOL) and believe me, I feel for all of the current and upcoming graduates. As you mentioned your contacts with the government employees, I would hit them first, hard, heavy and often. Get your name in the pile and keep it there. Second, really utilize the career placement office. When do you graduate? Good luck.