How do you land your first job with zero experience?

Every job wants "experience," but how do you get experience if no one hires you? Feels like a scam, right? 😩

Example: A friend of mine applied to 20+ jobs, got rejected everywhere, then finally landed an internship by highlighting soft skills (teamwork, problem-solving) and adding freelance projects to their resume.

So what actually works? Part-time gigs, internships, volunteering, or faking it till you make it? What's your strategy?

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