Nick told me that he interviewed back in March for a perfect job. He was told that he had come in second, but the hiring manager was going to keep him in mind if another position opened up. He sent an email last week checking in. She called this morning and offered him a position.
Career expert Debra Feldman, JobWhiz, reinforces the value of following up on a regular basis noting "Polite persistent pings move the process forward. Offer assistance. Share an idea. Send a link. Stay on the decision maker’s radar. Build trust and encourage interaction beyond the first contact."
That's good advice - and it works. It doesn't take long to send an email or a LinkedIn or Facebook message just to say touch base and it keeps your candidacy current and helps maintain relationships with your connections.