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The best advice is still the oldest - networking. The current system is meant to filter out all but the only candidate that meets every single qualification perfectly, and the problem is exacerbated by the advice to send out as many applications as possible per day. These days, apps are generated by AI, and reviewed by AI.
If you don't meet the qualifications, don't waste your time, and crowd the field for those who might be qualified. Instead, go to a meeting of professionals from your sector, volunteer for an associated event, join the industry golf league, etc., and get to know the local players in the industry you're targeting. It might take a while, but they are much likelier to hire someone they already know, than some random stranger out of 10,000 resumes.
'want a job? Go work unpaid and then maybe you might have a chance' Really solid advice for people who can't even afford to live on the job they have.
I didn't say work unpaid, I said to go to meetings, play golf, etc. I mentioned volunteering for an event, but that's limited, it's not working an actual job for free.
Networking is important for much more than just getting a job, that's why people still do it when they already have a good job they love. They do it to learn more, expand their influence, etc. Even if it doesn't directly lead to a job, it will make you more familiar with your industry, and the players in it, which is important for young workers.
When you are unemployed, you are better off trying ANYTHING, than sitting at home, proud of yourself for not letting anyone take advantage of you. They'd have to know you even exist for them to do that.
TL;DR: be part of the 'in-group' of people in your industry, and Dog help you if you're not the same race/class/gender/ideology/etc. or if you aren't particularly extroverted and charismatic.
Do you want a job or not? Yeah, you are going to have to get to know the companies and people in your industry, and what they are up to. It's called a CAREER.
And frankly, you actually have a bit of an edge if you've got something different going on, like a minority or a disability. Companies are looking to diversify, no matter what MAGA wants, and hiring professionals aren't on the lookout for straight white men these days.
And depending on the job, charismatic isn't that big of a deal. My brother is a bona-fide genius, but has almost no personality at all. He's never had a problem with employment because EVERYBODY in his industry knows who he is, and would love to poach him. Not because he's a straight white guy, or because he has charisma, but because he is well-known in his industry because he's networked with enough people.
You don't have to do these things, you can just work a lifetime of one dreary retail/ fast food job after another, but if you want a GOOD job, then yeah, you're going to have to be part of the "in-group" in your industry, and networking is the way to do it, especially when you are young.
I have never met every requirement to jobs I have got. Also AI isn't always being used, smaller companies may well be manually reviewing them. My last application that resulted in an interview and job offer was to a company of about 30 people, no hint of AI anywhere.
"It's not what you know, it's who you blow."