Give them a chance to help. You will be absolutely amazed at the results. Make sure you know the direct source of each lead and even the sources that led you to that source. Leave no stone unturned and no kindness unthanked. Devote at least 20 hours a week to networking if you are unemployed.
Every lead becomes dozens of leads and every lead is one step closer to success.
Often they are true. Interest in a candidate is generally decided within the first twenty minutes. Whether interviewing for a CEO or staff position, there are certain consistent, predictable parts of every interview. The foundation for a successful interview is preparation. Perform the necessary research to learn as much as possible about the company with whom you'll be interviewing.