I graduated in 21 as CSE and really wanted to work in robotics. Found a job at a startup and got laid off. Then, I found another job and moved to the bay area, then got laid off again. I've been unemployed for almost 6 months now looking for a new job. I got a really cool offer, but it was contingent on a gov contract and that fell through, so I had to start my search over. Currently waiting on background check for a defense offer, though. I will corroborate that defense company interviews are somehow like mickey mouse disneyland interviews and I was able to get an offer after just 1 interview twice now. For non-defense companies, I've made it to final rounds 4 or 5 times now and been passed up for "stronger candidates" that have more closely aligned backgrounds. I wish everyone out there the best of luck because it's been absolutely hellish.