Sorry to hear that, Zentegration. I am also looking for a job in a slow market, I know what it's like!
As for stones:
- Citrine to uplift the spirit and lends confidence, and it's a stone of prosperity and abundance - wear it all around you as jewelry, carry it, place some where you can see that sunny stone, and put a small piece of it in your purse or wallet.
- Emerald (you can find some affordable ones in raw form - not gem quality - online: a small one will go a long way!) - helps overcome negative emotion and misfortunes.
- Jade (jadeite rather than nephrite), is a stone of luck, success, courage, calm and wisdom. Wear it as jewelry or find a little figurine or shape that inspires you.
- Garnet - all varieties - awakens the life force, stimulates creativity, and imparts stamina. Again, you can find some in raw form, not gem quality, which are very affordable.
- Hematite is protective but also boosts stamina, confidence and concentration - its iron content makes it a stone of Mars! You can find a tumble and have it in your pocket or near you at the times you need it.
- Pyrite is a fabulous stone for prosperity, creativity and mental focus.
- Lapis Lazuli brings clarity of thought and encourages creativity and objectivity.
In addition, I'd recommend strongly working with scent, as it is very healing and acts on all levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. In your case, I'd suggest the scent of amber (natural resin, not synthetic - you can find it in oil/attar form online - try attar bazaar), which is a very sunny scent, a natural uplifter, suitable for men and women, blended with frankincense (also available online), which encourages courage, resolution and protection.
Go for a walk outside every day, at least 30 minutes a day - more when it is sunny, to soak up that life force, clear the inner feeling of gloom and refresh your thoughts.
From a purely practical, job-seeking perspective, there is an excellent book that has been re-edited many times (try and find the latest edition) called What Colour Is Your Parachute, about the creative job search.
Courage and good luck!
