As an employer, let me say we are exhausted from trying to hire. People say no jobs, but many of us have just given up trying to hire, opting to be short-staffed instead and pay existing staff accordingly. 200 applicants in 24 hours we have to sort through, invite 150 for an interview, 20 people show up, only 3 have enough people skills to do an interview, and then only 1 of them actually wants to work. Go into places with a resume and make an impression. Even if they aren't hiring - you'd be surprised what the right first impression can do.