Best of Luck, I think it is hard now but don't give up. When I was applying in 2007, there were almost 20 telephone calls and but it took me to 6 months to get job. But at this point, it is almost impossible  for me too even if I had little bit experience. I quit job and started PhD. I was trying to reapply again but there is no response from any where, so it is a kind of trend.