I was hoping for something connected to chemical process safety / industrial hygiene / etc., but would have taken anything. I was poorly prepared to look for a job, though.
I went to Iowa State, and they pretty much geared you to finding an internship or coop after your first year. I had no problem finding a job. I wanted to work in grain processing, and interviewed with two companies, one of which offered me the job.
I guess my skill set was a bit different than some others. I had some process experience, and made it clear that getting dirty was something that appealed to me.
If you are still looking, contact some head hunters. Every job since my first I have landed because of a head hunter.