by Kristin Davie, exclusive for WWDS. Kristin is a 2009 college graduate who is still looking for her first job. She writes about her search for all of us.

In the popular 1989 movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner is commanded by an unknown force to build a baseball field in his Iowa corn field because, “if you build it, he will come.”

Lately, friends and I have wondered whether the same is true regarding jobs. After facing weeks of rejection in our respective demographics, recent graduates are broadening their search. Many are turning to different states, different coasts, and even different countries, all in desperate pursuit of that first paycheck.

I’m no different. Although New York City remains at the top of my list, I’ve forced myself to apply for jobs outside of my comfort zone- and my time zone. While I once may have disregarded job advertisements in Boston or Chicago, I now purposely research positions in those and other areas.

After all, if you build it, they will come.

But should we? And do employers really want us there?

In this economy, it’s easy to understand why companies might prefer local applicants, especially when enticing relocation packages can no longer be afforded. Still, candidates are looking to expand their search, and many are willing to swallow the cost in return for a full-time position and new social opportunities (or if you happen to be Ray Liotta, a baseball field).

So should graduates bother to apply to positions that would require relocation, and if so, how do we convey our willingness to in a cover letter?

Perhaps the fault lies with the job seekers. Are we overlooking local prospects in pursuit of a more glamorous option? Are we ignorant to the potential of nearby businesses? Maybe the blame is meant to be shared. Are local organizations doing enough to attract and retain young adults?

With such a struggling economy and competitive market, should graduates focus on relocating or re-evaluating themselves?

Ed Note: The key for Kristin would be to use LINKUP, the only job search engine that presents ONLY jobs from company websites. By searching LinkUp, she can beat hundreds of job seekers to apply.

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Ever heard this?

I don’t know what I am passionate about yet.

Why do people say this?  Because most career advisor give pablum advice like:

Find something you are passionate about.

What are you excited about?

What is it you reallyreallyreally want to do?

What will make you happy at work?

What stimulates you the most?

The real practical advice-giver can help you determine which direction to go.  The key…in my mind at least…is far simpler.  Which direction to go?

Just go.

More over at US NEWS today.  On this same topic.

So today I bring you the latest Susan Boyle from England’s version of American Idol, Danyl Johnson, a 27-year-old teacher.   It just so happens that he is singing my favorite song of all time, by the inimitable Joe Cocker, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS.

Enjoy at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FA5DkFUSxk

If you haven’t checked out FastCompany.com lately it is worth the visit.  Every few minutes they update their site with all kinds of interesting stories INCLUDING, every once in while (like weekly), one of my Gruzzles.

I will try to remember to send you over there to see the latest.  But if you are really smart, and all viral aware, you will register so you can leave a comment on the FC Gruzzle because millions…Millions, I say, MILLIONS of people…will read your comment and click to your blog or company.

Here is the Gruzzle of the Day over at FastCompany:

Ed Note:  I may have exaggerated their traffic counts.

By Kristin Davie, special for WWDS

I was never a fan of monkey-in-the-middle as a child. I didn’t have a growth spurt until I was in high school and my brother seemed to come out of the womb at 6”3.

My distaste has only seemed to have grown in adulthood, even at a respectable height of 5”8.

After perusing what must be hundreds of job advertisements and applying to a sizable fraction, I’ve become unnaturally adept at recognizing certain trends within the market. One of the most frustrating I’ve come across lately is the sizable gap between college internships and associate positions requiring 2-3 years experience- juuust outside the reach of a recent graduate.

As I approach my fourth month of unemployment (yikes), I’ve decided to focus my search on paying internships, hoping that additional experience may help my chances of landing a full-time, entry-level position.

The problem?

Well, besides the fact that paid internships are harder to come by than Lindsay Lohan’s underwear, many online listings insist that “only those currently enrolled in college apply,” and that they “will not consider recent college graduates.”

Ouch.

So what’s a post-grad to do? Applications for coveted (and extremely scarce) entry-level positions are cut-throat, and without additional experience, we’ll never be considered for an associate or junior-level position (which, at this rate, I may not land until I’m 45).

It’s quite the conundrum- even for a 5”8 college-educated monkey.

By Seth Godin, in his blog, 8/22/09

Simple quiz for smart marketers:

Let’s say your goal is to reduce gasoline consumption.

And let’s say there are only two kinds of cars in the world. Half of them are Suburbans that get 10 miles to the gallon and half are Priuses that get 50.

If we assume that all the cars drive the same number of miles, which would be a better investment:

• Get new tires for all the Suburbans and increase their mileage a bit to 13 miles per gallon.
• Replace all the Priuses and rewire them to get 100 miles per gallon (doubling their average!)

Trick question aside, the answer is the first one. (In fact, it’s more than twice as good a move).

We’re not wired for arithmetic. It confuses us, stresses us out and more often than not, is used to deceive.