At a time in my life where I am turned down for minimum wage part time jobs but am expected to go for a graduate role that pays more money than I've ever known.

Weird times, man. Weird times.

Same dude.

I applied to like 14 minimal skill jobs and one of the only ones that replied was probably bc I was likely the only to actually apply.

It's like they all want job experience but nobody wants to give you the first job you have.