atem123's journey

I recently graduated with a BA in Psychology and I'm feeling really stuck in my job search. I'm 29 years old and despite having around 7 years of retail experience, finding a job in my field or even a minimum wage position has been incredibly challenging. Since February, I've applied to over 700 jobs—about 250 in professional settings and 450 minimum wage roles—but I've only landed one interview. I've tried applying to a wide range of positions including at the post office, retail stores, dishwashing jobs, grocery stores, and even Americorps, but I keep getting rejected without even getting an interview. I've put a lot of effort into improving my applications by revising my resume, writing tailored cover letters, and even going in person to hand out printed resumes. I’ve also reached out to the local employment office and temp agencies for help, but nothing seems to work. Living in a moderately rural area with a low population has made it even harder, so I've expanded my search radius to about 45 miles from my city. I'm really close to being homeless and I don't have any connections that could help me secure a position. I'm feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because it seems like I've done everything I can, yet it's still so difficult to find a job. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.