I recently graduated with a master's degree in education, but I have a strong background in supply chain finance and logistics at the director level. Over the past five months, I've applied to over 40 jobs related to my education and supply chain fields, but I've faced rejection from every single one. A friend recommended me for six logistics positions, and I was denied for all of them, while he landed a job at the same company despite having no background in supply chain. It’s frustrating to see that the qualifications of those who get hired often include 50+ aged professionals with 20+ years of experience, while I’m in my early 30s and struggling to secure even entry-level roles. I feel like I’m competing against seasoned experts for positions that should be accessible to someone starting out. I’m not feeling depressed, but I am angry and confused about how to break into this job market. I’ve been out of work for two years while pursuing my master's, and I haven’t had the chance to learn the technical skills that are currently in demand. It feels pointless to seek training on new systems when I can’t even get my foot in the door. I’ve had several interviews with recruiters, but they haven’t led anywhere. My most recent interview was an hour long and went really well. The recruiter, who works closely with the CEO of a small company, said she would hire me immediately if she could. However, the next day she informed me that she wasn't the hiring authority anymore and sent my resume to someone I’ve never met. Now, I’m leaning towards the idea that I won’t get that job either. I’m left wondering what’s going on in this job market and how I can fill the gap in my experience to finally get hired.