The more jobs you apply for the more opportunities will be offered to you so instead of applying for one position at each company apply for many different departments to keep your options open!
I saw this John Richard 4-piece framed set of leaves made out of metal from the Neiman Marcus department store. It costs $2,445. Here's how I did my DIY: I spray-painted the leaves and floral picks, let them dry, and then glued them onto the canvas. That was it! I spent less than 40 bucks!