Originally Posted by fastfunfor2
Like oledoc said, do something. I would add that whatever jobs you find to do, do them well. Do them the best way you can, and then improve some more. If you adopt an attitude of high personal standards you will grow and find new opportunities, even if the task at hand is a crappy one.
So true. If you are known for doing well ALL THE TIME, even with "crappy" or "unimportant" jobs - you will soon find yourself trusted to do greater and greater things. And do NOT forget that what the boss thinks of you is only part of it - customers and co-workers will provide your references more often than the boss. These people see you when he doesn't. They see your character and work ethic and will later testify to it.