Ask HN: How to Get a Sofware Job?

How to approach finding some kind of employment in software, given that I've been looking for a job worldwide since April last year, but haven't found one yet?

I'm open to any software or IT position. Furthermore, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science in April 2023, and I'm currently based in Central Europe.

I'm skilled in C/C++, Python, and JavaScript. I also have experience with Rust, Scala 3, and the Play framework. Furthermore, I'm familiar with the Windows API (C/C++), SDL2, Qt 5, and Vue.js. Additionally, I have basic skills in Racket and Clojure. Also, I have a good enough mathematical understanding (linear algebra, 3D math etc.) and wrote basic software rasterizes and ray tracers. A simple neural network (learning XOR).

To avoid having gaps in my resume, I'm willing to work for free in remote positions. I prefer working without pay rather than being inactive any longer. If it needs to be on-site, then I will at least enough money to cover my basic needs (e.g., rent etc.).

So what are my options that can help me to avoid any further gaps in my resume? I am already in a bad position given my unemployment gap of 1 year.

Doing a master's or doing another degree is financially not feasible for me, for now.

I am running out of options, and based on the rejections so far, it seems like I will never find some kind of employment…

Any kind of tip on how to proceed from here, or even an offer is appreciated.