I am a 25-year-old man with a bachelor's degree in communications, and for the past year and a few months, I've been searching for a job to help me move out and live independently. I've been diligently working on my resumes and cover letters with the help of career advisors. Recently, I interviewed for a People Operations Associate position, but unfortunately, I received a rejection email. The message was positive in tone, stating that I had a strong interview and represented my skills well, but they decided not to move forward with my application due to the competitive candidate pool. It's incredibly frustrating to have been applying for over a year, receiving feedback that my interviews are great, yet still facing rejection. I just want to find a job in administrative operations support and start my life. It feels like my future is in the hands of others, and I can't help but feel stuck. Despite the setbacks, I am determined to keep applying and not give up. All I want is to work and eventually live a quiet life on my own.