Another good way to prepare yourself for having a successful interview is to practice a one-minute sales pitch. Practice what kind of work you do or you want to do, what your strongest skills and accomplishments, and what kind of position you are seeking. Go over this a few times until you feel comfortable and confident. Then one week after you have sent your resume to a prospective employer, give that employer a call. Go further than just asking if they have received your resume. Give them your sixty-second sales pitch on why they should hire you and why you are the employee they have been looking for. Of course, don’t sound arrogant or pushy. And if the person sounds rushed or busy, try to make your sales pitch in thirty seconds. Basically the one-minute or less sales pitch should be a brief summary or statement. Don’t make it longer than a minute.
If not offered an interview, ask is there any additional information you can send. Even if they say your resume is fine, it shows initiative and motivation on your part. Also, ask the employer if you can call them back and, if so, when would be a good time. Remain professional and courteous at all times. The goal is to get a positive response from the prospective employer and let them know of your interest, desire, and motivation. However, some people go over board and constantly bug (becoming an annoyance) or contact prospective employers too soon. Allow at least one week before contacting an employer once you have sent a resume or completed an application. This same time frame is applied if you had an interview also. Only contact a prospective employer once a week, unless they tell you to call back at a certain time or tell you they will make a decision on a particular day.