Checklist for Creating Interviews:

Simply applying for jobs on job boards or from the newspaper are simply not enough any more when searching for a job. You need to be proactive and create interviewing opportunities for yourself. Here are some helpful hints and suggestions to create interviewing opportunities for yourself.

1) Research interviewing skills and topics.

2) Identify key contacts on LinkedIn or through other networking activities.

3) Watch the interview series “Get Back to Work Faster” with Author Jill Konrath

4) Contact Mary Elizabeth Bradford, the Career Artisan and sign up for the Job Search Success System!

5) Watch "Get back to work faster" with Jill Konrath.

6) Ask for the interview

7) Interact with 3rd party recruiters by using resume distribution services where you can connect with 1000s of recruiters instantly.

8) Perform follow up calls to everyone who you have determined to be an asset

9) Stay focused!

10) Establish meetings or informational interviews with key-decision-makers onsite or offsite

11) Write a GREAT cover letter!