What are some examples of transferable skills and how can they you obtain an interview and ultimately, a new job?

Let the person know all your dutys at your old job how long you where there 

If you played on a sports team you learned to work with others on a team. Team work and getting along with others are transferable to many jobs. If you volunteered on community clean up jobs or building a house for Habitat for Humanity, then you can transfer those skills to a general labor job in the construction trade or a carpenter's helper position. Maybe you are a freak about keeping all your stuff in order, which translates to organization skills in the workplace. Working as a waiter/waitress in food service allows a person to develop good customer service skills that are valuable in call center jobs and retail positions.