Dude, remember this. You didn't get lucky. You made your own luck. You accepted the temp job and that became a full time position, because you proved yourself, with the right attitude and a good work ethic. You believed in yourself and your employers eventually believed in you.
I find that there are far too many academics who lack common sense and expect their degree to get them the job. This is not the case and providing you have a good work ethic and are able to sell yourself (on paper or in person), I promise you, you will go far.
Too many people are using bad grades as an excuse as to why they are not getting a job. Just work hard, be positive, be creative, work on your sales/interview skills and I promise you...your job search will bear fruit. Now, whether you accept the job offers, is another story (as some Grads prefer to remain unemployed than accept a lower paying job).
I also contend that they should perhaps get together with a friend/colleague/acquaintance and think about creating/running with their own idea. You never know where it can lead. And a young age is the best time to try out risky strategies. Once you have a mortgage/wife/kids etc, you probably won't take any risks.
As always, I wish people the best of luck in their job hunt.
