As others have mentioned, I would recommend checking out federal jobs, assuming you are a US citizen. See
this thread for more information.
Federal jobs may be particularly attractive for a recent graduate. Although they may tend to pay a little less, they are often more willing to hire entry level candidates. Also, federal workers are often in a good position to make contacts in the private sector (government contractors) and can usually easily land such a job should they decide to leave the government. I believe the benefits packages the government offers are often better than what you can get in private idustry, particularly in terms of vacation time. Also, and not to be understated in this economy, there is a bit more stability and job security.
Also if I may correct an implication made by a previous poster, the US armed forces also hire civilians for many support positions, such as IT work. Not everybody who works for the Navy for example has
joined the Navy, so it doesn't matter if you are "young enough".

[ August 28, 2002: Message edited by: Jason Menard ]