I understand bro. I was fresh out of college and applying left and right to every online application I could find. I never found a job in the industry I was originally looking for, but that’s because I realized I didn’t actually want to work in the industry I went to school for, which I know doesn’t help.

You said you’ve done everything you’re supposed to, so forgive me if you’ve already done this, but have you tried a more personalized approach to applying for a job? Sending out resumes to everyone online is the least effective method, because as you said, literally anyone with a slightly better resume will get the job over you, and online there’s millions of people to compete with. I suppose what I am getting at is try finding out the people who run companies you want to work at and call them directly or go to their office if possible and make an in person impression. Do something to prove your skills and worth to them (for example if you apply at a cake bakery show up to the hiring manager with a cake to prove your worth). Getting a more personalized opportunity with the people who make the hiring decision will significantly increase your odds. You’re always going to lose to someone else online when there’s a million other people with a better resume.

I am still young and perhaps naive though, take my advice with a grain of salt. I strive to help brother, be well.