Anyone use Personal Business Cards? (applying, job, paid, money)

[DrEarth]

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.

[lifeexplorer]

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. :-)

[313Weather]

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+).

[DrEarth]

I paid $10 for 250 color cards with a heavier paper at vistaprint. They have some good deals.

[crankywithakeyboard]

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.

[L'Artiste]

Staples have deals for 250 for $5 free shipping .

[moved]

123 Print has much nicer card designs, and better prices than anyone else. Especially VistaPrint, they're really crappy.

[lifeexplorer]

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.

[DrEarth]

Originally Posted by moved

123 Print has much nicer card designs, and better prices than anyone else. Especially VistaPrint, they're really crappy.

Awww, I just ordered 250! Oh well.

[Elle Oh Elle]

Supposedly it really increases your chance at getting offers. I was surprised they're considered expensive, everyone at Farmers said they were cheap.