ok, it took me a long ass time to get a job....but the job i ended up finding me was pretty much a good break.
1) first off, keep an open mind. u can have preferences, but if u really need to get a job, ur gonna need to keep an open mind about pay and the type of job ur gonna be doing. dont get too picky.
2) interviews-dress nice, nothing wrong with being a little overdressed. dont chew gum, shake hands, make good eye contact. when answering questions, be honest, but say the obviously cheesy answer.
3) ask as many questions as possible, it shows ur interested. try to establish a good talking relationship. dont sound pissed or bored when asking.
4) on following up, ask for a managers number before u leave, so u can found out about the progess of the application u turned in. call every few days, and if they say theyre gonna call u, wait at least two to three days AFTER they were supposed to call u (ex: they say theyre gonna call u buy thursday, wait till monday to call them). go into the store and try to speak to them. be persistent, but not pushy
just a few tips.