How exactly do you "keep in contact" with a potential employer?

Question

I interviewed for a summertime job but I didn't get it. The interviewee emailed me saying I was actually second in choice and that the employer would consider me for a part-time position in the fall when things get busy and that I should "keep in contact".

I know this sounds dumb but I'm new to the job-hunt process. What exactly should i do to "keep in contact"?

Answer 1

If you have an e-mail, send them an e-mail reminding them that you are still very interested in the part-time Fall Job.  If no e-mail, then send a oe page letter, or call them on the phone and leave a phone message.

Answer 2

Since he said he would consider you in the fall for a part-time position just email him or his secretary or someone in his office. Ask about the part-time job that he had considered you for in the fall.

Answer 3

If you just had the interview and were rejected, you should still follow up with a thank you... either by snail mail, or email if that seems to be their communication method of choice.

Call/email them back sometime soon to see if they have a position open yet, remind them that you're still very interested, and to continue to keep you in mind.  

Answer 4

If you have not already done so, send a thank you letter for "taking the time out of your busy day to speak with me concerning the position of ___"... you can find examples of thank you letters on the internet.  Always do this in writing and not by email.  This shows that you respect them enough to take the time to personally write the letter formally.  Did your interview person state exactly when this other position would be available?  Fall could be anywhere from last August to late November.  I would begin by calling the person late August.  If you are put through directly then simply state, when I interviewed with you _(give date)___, you had graciously asked me to keep in touch for a possible part-time position this autumn.  May I ask if that position is now available or if we could meet to discuss any other job opportunities with your company.  Always be as polite and professional as possible.  Even with the tech emails, the professional approach will "knock-em" dead every time!

Answer 5

You could try writing a thank you note to the person that interviewed you.  Something like "Thank for your consideration regarding _________ position."  You get the idea.  I would snail mail this because that is more formal.  Then you can follow up in a couple weeks with an email addressed to this same person and CC: to whoever sent you this last email.  

Answer 6

"Hello, this is ohsnap. I had an interview last [Friday] I was just calling to see the status of my application."