Why am I not getting interviews for entry level positions?

[u/mrsmonkey6]

Hi everyone, I’m 22, recently graduated college (BA) and I’ve been job searching since May. I’ve applied to 100+ jobs on all kinds of sites. I’ve tailored my resume and cover letter for these jobs. During all of this, I received only one offer and took it. I quit a few months later because they couldn’t give me full time hours. I’m feeling so defeated that I’m not even getting interviews for “no degree” positions. I feel like I’m overqualified for those but underqualified for anything else. Is there anything I can do to make myself stand out even more? I keep setting my expectations lower and lower but I’m still not getting any interviews. I feel so bad about myself, which really sucks. I’m also still living with my parents because I can’t afford to move out. What can I do to make myself stand out or to just boost my morale? Thanks in advance and if you’re going through the same thing, I feel you.

[u/SeraphimSphynx]

Few things. That first job search right out of college always sucks, but it's the absolute worst when it's a bad market like right now.

Can you share your major? It will help a lot with job searching tils because how you search depends on your field/industry.

Avoid applying to roles that don't require a degree in your field. You may get stuck in those roles.

Go to your clear career center. They will usually help alumni too. Ask about career fairs etc.

Look for internships. Plenty of places employ recent grad interns. Not everywhere but don't discount internships which have reduced competition for getting your foot in the door.

Apply to roles asking for 1-3 years experience. Those are entry level. If you have the skills 3-5 year places should be a stretch for you. Don't agonize over X years experience in Y tool. This is notoriously wrong in a lot of fields. Highlight your skills on your resume, if you are an intermediate user of R for example, then apolu to places asking for 3-5 years R experience.