Job search and business cards.

Job search using business cards.

In my article; Job search better than other people, I mention the use of business cards when seeking employment, and that I would write an article on the subject.

The article covered building a website for job search and just touched upon the issue of using a business card in conjunction.

Using a business card for job search is very unusual – usually, business cards are used by business owners, people already in a job, academics and so on, not by people actually looking for a job. Anyone using a specifically designed business card for job search therefore gains an immediate set of advantages and some examples include:

• Attention grabbing
• Memorable
• Creates professional image
• Reveals determination
• Shows initiative
• Easy and quick to handout – easy for recipients to handle
• Enables use of website as resume or “brochure”
• Conversation starter
• Wow factor – beyond simply attracting attention
• Can often end up being left on potential employers’ desks, or in their pocket and so on
• People will talk about you
• Differentiates you from the “herd”
• Can be used in envelopes, letterboxes or left under doors ( in an appropriate manner)
• Can be passed on to friends and other contacts for further distribution
• You will feel better about yourself and have greater levels of hope
• More likely to achieve better terms, conditions and salary
• Earns respect
• Saves time
• Recipients often keep cards bearing attractive images

These are just some of the advantages of using a business card in job search. It is very important to have a card which looks good however, as a poorly designed card will undo a lot of the advantages and may even create negative outcomes in some circumstances.

If you create your own, be careful with the design. Some printers will help you with design or you may be able to find suitable templates. Alternatively, you can get your business card professionally designed.

I will say again: make sure your business card is well designed and looks professional!

Here is the card that I designed for Myles Brett of www.OzChef.net You will notice that the business card complements the website – this is not essential however.

OzChef business card - front

Note: the finished business card does not have the thin black line on the rear of the card.

OzChef business card - back

Business cards are generally not that expensive to produce, especially in the smaller numbers required for job search. Shortly I will recommend a printer where you can get good quality cards at a reasonable price, with good service, shipped anywhere in the world, and where you can arrange everything from your computer. Relax.

When the costs of business cards for job search are considered, we need to bear in mind that they represent terrific value for money due to the advantages that you gain. In any case, when using business cards in conjunction with a website for job search you increase the chances of getting a job sooner and at a better rate of pay.

All the best with your efforts at job search and if you would like my help or advice please get in touch. Here are my contact details.

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1. Job search better than other people.
2. New methods of job search – continued.
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4. Looking for new job? Create a professional, sophisticated online presence
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