Stella Said:

Part time jobs, Whys the answer ALWAYS no?

We Answered:

I know it's hard, especially now, to get a job. All of the older people are getting laid off and have to lower themselves to jobs they are over qualified for.

You will eventually get a job with how persistent you are. That's one thing they look for. Make sure next time you go straight to a manager though. Don't ask the regular staff if they are hiring or interviewing. There has to be a manager there sometime. Make sure when ever turning in an application or resume you look nice. Make sure it goes straight to a manager. You'd be surprised how many people will throw away your app as soon as you walk out. Don't go in with jeans and a tee shirt. Dress up a little bit, not in a suit or anything.

I know it sucks to hear, but fast food places are ALWAYS hiring. If you get desperate then that may be what you have to do. I have worked my share in them too. It's really not that bad. I worked at Wendy's for 2 years and it was very clean and very easy to do. No experience required.
Also nicer restaurants hire a lot. If you can manage to get a job as a waiter they make good tips in the nicer ones. Also worked at several of them.