I am an engineer in a very specific field and I have been out of work for six months now so frustration is beginning to get the better of me. I have had a couple of interviews, one of which led to a second one, but nothing beyond that.

This is the first time in my life I have been out of work for longer than a couple of weeks. I am tempted to apply for positions I am less interested in, simply to show that I am at least willing and keeping myself occupied. Do you think this is a good idea?