You have to submit a cv, do a personality test and have an interview just to get a job at a supermarket! Degree apprenticeships you often also have to have cognitive tests, group tasks and have several interviews. It's pretty depressing when you go through 5 stages just to be told no, but what other choice is there? If you ever want a job you're going to have to jump through hoops. Best thing to do is read up on the company, read up on their values, know why you want the job, know your strengths and weaknesses and be able to give examples of times you've worked as part of a team and where you've overcome a challenge. That sort of thing. The more interviews you do the more you get to know the sort of questions you're likely to be asked. It's hard work that's for sure with no assurance of anything at the end.