Navigating Anxiety in Job Search After Graduating: Seeking Guidance and Support

I'm feeling really anxious about my job search and worried that I might be un-hirable. After graduating in 2023, I landed a low-paying internship where I was eventually promoted to an SEO content writer. However, I got let go, possibly because my boss was frustrated with my inquiries about my paycheck. I took on several contract jobs in graphic design and video editing, but my performance suffered due to chronic illnesses I wasn't aware of at the time. After about a year and a half of contracts, I had to step back to focus on my health and ended up working at my former college in a job that wasn't fulfilling. Now, I'm back in school for mental health and applying mainly through Handshake. I've been hesitant to list my past contracts as references because I'm worried they might give me bad reviews, even though I've reached out for feedback and received positive responses. Lately, I've been getting interview requests but then getting ghosted, which adds to my anxiety. I can't help but wonder if there's some background check system that might be affecting my chances. I'm really concerned about my future and how I'll manage financially. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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