I recently graduated from high school and I'm on the hunt for my first job. I really want to become more independent and reduce my reliance on my parents. I thought applying would be straightforward, but it’s been quite the opposite. I've submitted nearly 20 applications, but all I’ve received are automated responses confirming receipt. No interviews or callbacks so far. It’s disheartening, especially since I don’t have any prior work experience, which seems to be a major hurdle. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has advice on how to make my applications stand out and avoid getting discarded right away. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!