Recent Graduate Struggles to Find Cybersecurity Job Despite Certifications

A recent graduate with a BS in Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) and a minor in Security & Risk Analysis holds CompTIA Sec+ and CySA+ certifications. They have built a cybersecurity homelab and applied to hundreds of jobs—including internships, entry-level, and junior roles—without receiving a single interview. The poster has revised their resume multiple times with feedback from professionals and AI tools but remains unsuccessful. They recently began applying to help desk positions, believing these may offer a more realistic entry point into cybersecurity.