1. Plan to land during summer time (May - Sep)
2. If you are single find out room partners and try to accomodate with them.. Never stay with relatives for more then 2-3 weeks.
3. Check out for surviving jobs like ..gas station, store keepers, safety officers..( I agree even these jobs are bit competitive to get) It will take time but you will get it.
4. Have patiency till 3-4 months with same routine and never think of comming back to India (except emergency cases)