I will be on a gap year this year, luckily I already have a job, however it took me over a year to find it. To make things easier try applying to agencies as well, I was rejected from every single job I applied to and only got accepted onto an agency. I would also say diversify what type of jobs you are applying for and don't be picky! I am doing a hospital cleaning job rn, but its good money and has set me up to get a full time catering assistant role. It might take a while to find that first job, but once you do it opens doors for sure. Its a tough job market rn so stay strong, keep being persistant and you willl get something