When the conversation is wrapping up, thank the person you’re speaking with for their time and request a business card. If you have one provide it to them as well. It will be hard to remember everyone’s names at the end of the event and the card will help! Take a few seconds after you walk away and jot down some notes right on the back of the business card so you will remember more details later. Plus, with that business card you will now have that person’s contact information so you can be sure to [follow up] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/3a2695c7-ced7-5bea-af4e-8789f758e97b) the next day.
In case you missed it, check out [tip 1] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/33c98434-9854-5f83-b3ea-8f80b2e0c78d?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fgroups%252F74f34b74-2b6b-4d09-bf76-b608c2f1b28c) and [tip 2] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/d2ffb045-fdb9-58ba-bf93-909e079f3593?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fgroups%252F74f34b74-2b6b-4d09-bf76-b608c2f1b28c).
Our profiles/resumes are now online and with email we barely use paper anymore, but the one paper item you need in today’s job market is a business card. They are PERFECT for giving out at events like a job fair or even after an interview.
I know what you’re thinking, I don’t even own a business I don’t need that. Even if this is true, when you think about it, YOU are your own business. Each time you go on interviews you are in the business of finding a job and selling yourself.
You want those who interview you to remember you days after an interview is over, and not forget you seconds later. A simple business card helps you achieve just that and remind them of who they just met! It does not need to be fancy or expensive. What it does need to do is have the following info:
1- Your first and last name 2- Your email (make sure it’s current) 3- Your phone number (again current) 4- Optional you can add a few words about who you are or what job role you are looking for, an inspirational quote, or small list of attributes about yourself (like a mini pitch).
Design a card and have them printed and ready for pickup the same day at your local [Staples] (https://design.staples.com/business-cards?cid=PS:GS:CP:CP:e:28:71700000024972939:staples+business+cards:p24099268377&cvosrc=ppc%20nonbrand.google-cpc.staples+business+cards&cvo_cid=909374119&cvo_crid=217841500534&Matchtype=e&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvLeE4Kzr1gIVTVmGCh2ExAybEAAYASAAEgL9tPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Or for more design options try [Vistaprint] (https://www.vistaprint.com/business-cards?txi=15626&xnid=TopNav_Business+Cards&xnav=TopNav) just make sure to check shipping and production times to ensure it arrives in time for when you need it.
Our profiles/resumes are now online and with email we barely use paper anymore, but the ONE paper item you need in today’s job market is a business card.
I know what you’re thinking, I don’t even own a business I don’t need that. Even if this is true, when you think about it YOU are your own business.
Each time you go on interviews you are in the business of finding a job and selling yourself.
You want those who interview you to remember you days after an interview is over and not forget you seconds later. A simple business card helps you achieve just that and remind them of who they just met! It does not need to be fancy or expensive.
What it does need to do is have the following information printed on it:
1- Your first and last name 2- Your email (make sure it’s current) 3- Your phone number (again current) 4- Optional you can add a few words about who you are or what job role you are looking for, an inspirational quote, or small list of attributes about yourself (like a mini pitch).
A great time to give out a business card is usually at the end of the interview as you say thank you and shake hands OR if they ask in the beginning for one (some will). Plus it makes you look fantastic and that you took the time to not only make the cards, but you brought some just for them!
Great sites I have enjoyed using to create a business card:
-Vistaprint (I have used them for MANY projects and they always have sales and are very affordable)
-Moo.com (a little expensive but the cards even with the cheapest paper will blow you away. I always receive compliments on these for my photography business)
-Tinyprints.com (really nice designs w/ lots of variety and middle of the road for price)
Remember, aside from interviews a business card also comes in handy if you meet someone on the street, train, plane at a networking event, while you are grabbing coffee in the morning or anywhere you want to connect, so ALWAYS have some in your wallet or purse!!
Does anyone have any sites for business cards that they like to use?
How often do you give out your business card and when?