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Step 1
Talk to recruiters at job fairs or through your campus job placement office since they're often the "screeners" for companies that have entry-level jobs available. If you impress the recruiter with your qualifications, grades or professionalism, they'll probably grant you a second interview at company headquarters.
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Step 2
Convince the interviewer that you're qualified for the job. Discuss applicable personal experiences if you don't have any official work experience. If you're interviewing for a job at a daycare center, for example, talk about situations you faced and resolved as a babysitter.
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Step 3
Prepare for the interview by developing answers to common questions posed in interviews for entry-level jobs. If you're interviewing for the position because you're switching careers, be prepared to discuss why you left the old one. (See Resources)
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Step 4
Research the salary range for similar entry level positions in case the interviewer asks about your salary requirements. If you can't turn the question around by asking what the potential salary is for the position, give a range rather than locking yourself in with a figure that's too low or pricing yourself out of the market with one that's too high.
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Step 5
Conduct mock interviews with friends and family members. Instruct them to catch you off guard with questions that aren't on your list. You can also practice with virtual interviews online. (See Resources)
