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08-11-2012, 05:22 PM
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I was at a class the other day, and was talking to another guy about the class. Then we discuss changing jobs, and he asks me what type of work I'm looking for. I respond, he says he has a contact at XYZ, and asks for a business card. Well, I don't have business cards.
Anyway, I ordered some with only my name, my cell, and an email.   |
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08-11-2012, 05:29 PM
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Hell yeah!
I got a whole line of setup on how to attend an interview. My personal business card is the highlight and it's very artistically done.
On my card, I actually printed a sentence on how I view my profession. During the interview, I always point it out to the interviewer, and it was very impressive.
And I was very successful in getting offers. :-)
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08-11-2012, 05:32 PM
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I have made my own personal business cards for job searches.
I bought some blank stock paper for $10, made them on Microsoft Word, printed them onto the stock paper and cut them up myself.
I included some type of logo, the title of the job I'm applying for, my name and contact information. I also did other stuff such as bold certain wordss and add different color fonts.
They're simple, yet professional-looking too and only cost $10 (versus having Staples make them for $35+).
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08-11-2012, 05:45 PM
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I paid $10 for 250 color cards with a heavier paper at vistaprint. They have some good deals.
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08-11-2012, 06:29 PM
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Location: Dallas, TX
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I used to use them with I was a substitute teacher. I had my info and teacher certification listed. It got me lots of gigs. People were very impressed with them.
I think they are a great idea for everyone. I think I will get some more done.
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08-11-2012, 08:01 PM
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Location: where people are either too stupid to leave or too stuck to move
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Staples have deals for 250 for $5 free shipping .
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08-11-2012, 08:19 PM
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Location: Tweakerville (aka Sh**ty Heights), San Diego, CA
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123 Print has much nicer card designs, and better prices than anyone else. Especially VistaPrint, they're really crappy.
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08-11-2012, 08:25 PM
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If you want to do it, which I highly suggest, spend the money and do it right. I spend about $60 to get 100 which I still have plenty.
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08-11-2012, 09:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moved
123 Print has much nicer card designs, and better prices than anyone else. Especially VistaPrint, they're really crappy.
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Awww, I just ordered 250! Oh well. |
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08-11-2012, 10:14 PM
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Supposedly it really increases your chance at getting offers. I was surprised they're considered expensive, everyone at Farmers said they were cheap.
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