Make an impression without being a nuisance.
Use a company event as a networking opportunity to meet people in your field.
If you know anything about sports, you know that follow through is key to success. No good golfer stops the swing as the club hits the ball, no baseball batter freezes at the split second when the bat hits the ball, and the lesson carries through in sport after sport.
[See: How to Follow Up on a Job Application Without Being Annoying.]
Similarly, in your job search it is important to follow up at every stage if you expect to be the stellar candidate who gets the job offer. Here are some key things you need to do to keep your job search up to date and moving forward.