Have you ever wondered what actually happens after you click “Apply”?

Many students put a lot of effort into their CVs and cover letters, yet still face rejections — often without understanding how applications are screened or why some profiles move forward and others don’t.

This practical session explains how job applications are really read today — by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and human recruiters — and how you can adapt your applications using AI responsibly and effectively.

This is not a technical or coding workshop. It’s a career-focused session designed to help you apply smarter in the German and European job market.

What you’ll learn:

✔ How ATS systems and recruiters screen CVs
✔ Why keywords matter — for systems and humans
✔ The reality of AI in hiring (no myths, no hype)
✔ What recruiters accept vs reject when AI is used
✔ How to use ChatGPT as a job application assistant, not as a shortcut
✔ Practical prompts for CVs and cover letters you can reuse

Who should attend:

• Students and recent graduates applying in Germany or Europe

• Anyone unsure why their applications are not getting responses

• Students already using AI who want to use it properly and safely

No prior AI knowledge required.

Why attend:

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how applications are evaluated

• Fewer avoidable mistakes in CVs and cover letters

• A practical system to improve your applications

• More confidence when applying for jobs

Goal: help you get more interviews.

Expertise:

BSBI Careers Service works directly with hundreds of organisations in Berlin, Barcelona, Hamburg and Paris and beyond and have helped place over 1000 students and graduates into meaningful employment in the last three years alone.

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This is a registration-only event delivered in a hybrid mode. Students from Barcelona, Hamburg and Paris campuses can join online. You must have a complete JobTeaser profile (name, personal image, degree course title and uploaded CV) to be considered for participation.