How do I arrange interviews?

TIP 7:  Follow-up your cover letter and resume mailings with a telephone call.
As our book points out, it takes at least three impressions for something to soak
into our media-cluttered brains. Your telephone call becomes that critical third
impression, and your goal is arranging the interview.

This conversation – during which you schedule the meeting – also is a perfect
time to express your enthusiasm and restate the benefits you’ll bring to the job
and the organization.  It's also a wonderful opportunity to ask a brief question
or two that further indicate your interest in the company or institution, as well
as its vision, future objectives, and where you will fit into the scheme of things.

Remember to call early in the morning or late in the day when you have a better
opportunity to get past the "gate-keeper" who handles your contact's telephone.
Based on the two letters you already have sent, the contact is aware of you, and
you could tell the gatekeeper he or she is expecting your call.

Our book, "Knock 3 Times," also provides a script for that all-important third
contact.