Networking Business Cards

An Essential Job-Search Tool for Job-Seekers, Career Changers, and College Students When A Resume Just Won't Do

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
as featured on quintcareers.com

Here's what every job-seeker should know: the value of a strong and flawless resume and the power of networking in finding a new job. When you're job-hunting, take your resume with you wherever you go -- and use every opportunity to grow and strengthen your network of contacts. But what do you do in situations where passing out a handful of resumes is not feasible? Use networking business cards.
Networking business cards, which have the look and feel of a traditional business card, give you the opportunity to provide critical career and contact information with people you meet in social and professional situations.
Why Networking Business Cards?
Business cards are the currency of meetings, but if you're a typical college student you don't have any business cards, and if you're a career changer you probably don't want to use your regular business cards. For a minimal investment, you can print networking cards.
Designing and Printing Networking Cards
Networking cards are the same size and shape of business cards (3-1/2" wide and 2" high), contain key contact information the way business cards do, but instead of listing a company and job title, a networking card focuses on your career focus or unique selling proposition. Be sure to include all your pertinent contact information, including your name, phone number, email address, postal mail address; and Website address, cell phone or fax numbers (if you have them).
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