If there was ever a sign of the times, this is it -- jobaphiles.com is where the internet intersects with the dire job market.

To be clear, this site is far from empowering.  Think of it as eBay for jobs where people bid against each other on how much -- or how little -- they are willing to work for.

If you need a job, here is what you do -- first, click on the "Get a Job" tab located on the top left corner of the site.  You will find scores of job listings where employers have posted information on specific jobs, locations and salary caps.  Anyone who is registered can then start throwing out qualifications and bid on the job. If an employer chooses your bid, he or she will contact you and take it from there.