Nicole, you're doing the right things. That is clear because the same rules apply to fishing. You're getting nibbles and bites. That means you have the right bait (resume), you're fishing in the right places (industry), and you're doing it at the right time (they are responding). Let me suggest you get some more practice interviews, so that you can be more successful there.
Interviewing is not about proving you can do the job. They don't waste their time interviewing people whom they don't think can do the job. The real reason for interviews is so that they determine if they can work with you successfully for the next several years. They are trying to see if they can establish a relationship with you. Of course, they are limited to asking about your skills and experience. So we suggest you do practice interviews with someone whom you don't know well. A local job support group may be able to help you there.
In any case, it's important to practice your answers out loud. The human mind processes information differently when the response is only thought, as opposed to spoken.
So keep it up! You're doing well! Just land that fish, ummm er.... Job!
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