Perhaps see if you can find some freelance/contract projects to work on (E.g., a family friend who needs a site/app built) to help build your confidence and exp

Perhaps see if you can find some freelance/contract projects to work on (E.g., a family friend who needs a site/app built) to help build your confidence and experience, and see if you can build from there into more projects or contracts. After a few successful freelance/contract project under your belt you'll be in a much stronger position to apply for permanent jobs as you'll have a solid track record of good work to point to.