How to get a job interview?

i'm a believer in knocking on doors.
nothing to lose.
be prepared with brief CV, one side, bullet points.
it is recommended now that you do not put your address, only phone number and email. maybe specify district where you live if relevant, near to employer.
do not put your age on CV, or any dates that could give it away.
i disagree with a PP who said present CV with a handwritten letter. i think that would be thrown away. people don't want to spend time trying to read handwriting. keep it brief, snappy, and typed.

My tip, prepare your basic facts on the company, think about why they’d want you, you have this chance, so relax, enjoy, learn and be yourself. No point pretending to totally different from yourself. They already like you, they think out of all the people, you’ll not only be able to do the job, but will fit in nicely.
If they see your relaxed, but able to stress how much the job means to you, what you can give and what you’ll get out of. Pay don’t mention, who cares, asking about it or discussing it, isn’t going to change what they offer on any contract. And that’s the point you decide if you want the job. It works two ways, you’ve already chosen them a place you’d be happy to work in.
Sorry for gramma etc. I do this when typing on a phone

Sorry, just noticed your question is 'how to get an interview'. Something else you could try is cold calling companies you would like to work for. Prepare your cv and a hand written covering letter and, if you are brave enough, take it in personally, addressed to the HR Manager. Even better if you can get her/his name from the company website. Dress as if for an interview as, if you are lucky, you may get past reception and as far as the HR department. A friend of mine tried this recently and landed a job the same day.

Don't know if others have said this but your cv should be word processed, not hand written. Sometimes companies ask for a letter of application as well as a cv and sometimes they ask for this to be handwritten. If so, make sure your writing is legible and get someone to check the spelling and grammar. Allow plenty of time for the journey to the interview and dress appropriately. Remember to smile and to make eye contact. You may be asked at the end of an interview if you have any questions, so have a sensible one prepared - preferably not 'when will I get a salary increase?' Best of luck in your job hunting.

You need a good C.V. to begin with. Ensure that spelling and grammar are correct. Make sure the layout is good. If you haven't got one, you can find C.V. templates online.

Highlight your skills, qualifications and experience.
Good luck.

I've had a lot experience! I'm starting a new job (2nd since August) next week

I had to smile. Many years ago, aged 17, my DM came along to my first job interview, in order to interview the company, and ensure it a suitable place for her D to be. And interviewed the Managing Director.

Oh heavens, I could write the book on this one!

Salafo are you a new mdmber? If so welcome.

Are you looking for a job following redundancy, looking for a change, new job seeker?

Happy to help, but need more info!

Find out everything about the company, what they are looking for, what the present occupant is moving on to (or why leaving) make sure your skills set matches the criteria, have someone check your application and CV, follow up your initial application with an email, letter or phone call (but bear in mind you may be fobbed off by a receptionist, so persevere.)
Aim to have your own USS (unique selling point) -something that makes you stand out from the crowd!
Good luck.

First of all, gather information about the potential employer. Explore the official website of the company: history, strategy, assortment, etc.

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Get someone who knows you well to look at the cv. It’s surprisingly easy to leave out something important. Good luck.

A good CV is half the battle, I think.
Job sites such as Reed or Indeed have good info and help on how to write one, and you can then alter it slightly depending on the job role you're applying for.

Make sure you tailor your experience to the job description using examples of what you did well in previous jobs

Be confident . Blow your own trumpet in an appropriate way- men do this all the time.

Find out about the culture and history of where you’re applying. Know something about them and their ethos , you may be asked what you think at interview.

Double check everything before you send it.

Arrive in lots of time, if you don’t know where it is do a dummy run another day.

Hold your head up high, give good eye contact and smile. I always offered a
handshake at previous interviews , guess that’s not a good idea at the moment and your interview may be virtual . If it is check out the technology you need and have a trial run.

Deep breath and good luck . You can do it