What to Do If Your Apple Account Is Hacked and You Can’t Create a New One?

I had a similar issue once! After my account got hacked, I was able to regain access through a friend's device—maybe try that if you can. Just be cautious about how you proceed with applications, though. I’ve heard mixed reviews if they flag unusual account names.

It sounds super frustrating! You might want to check if you can create a new Apple ID using a different email address entirely. Sometimes, they won't let you use the same info after a breach, so try starting fresh. Just keep in mind the whole security situation around it—if things went south once, they could again, so be cautious! Good luck with your job application too!

Honestly, if recovery options are slim, creating an entirely new account through a new email could work, but that doesn’t resolve the old account issues. Have you talked to Apple Support about this specific problem? They might have additional solutions that aren’t obvious. Also, can you borrow someone else's account for the application? It could be a workaround, even if it's a bit nerve-wracking.