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?? Why Job Seekers Do Need Business Cards 881 address. Mailing address is a waste of space in most cases Job title or profession you want to be known for (might not be related to your most recent job). It's also ok to put that you're an industry expert or consultant Url (and/or QR code of) of a website about you professionally. This could be a personal website, online work portfolio, LinkedIn profile or other high-powered social media profile, etc. Clean, minimal design. If you choose from online templates, choose based on popularity Heavy paper card stock, which implies quality and will cost more, but it's worth it A great personal business card might also have: Your personal logo, if you have one An unforgettable card design that's relevant to your profession Short versions of social network profile urls, if you use them for work (e.g. your Twitter @username) A bare flip-side (or back) giving recipients the option to jot a note about you. Some people will leave it partially bare except for a QR code or a short 3-4 word text: either a tagline that relates to who you are professionally and puts you in a positive light a personal branding statement or a list of your strongest skills i.e. the skills you most want to be known for Personal business card samples to inspire you This is the card I designed myself at Zazzle: Software Engineer Personal Trainer Graphic Designer (2) Senior Interactive Producer and Technical Director Interactive Designer and Developer Designer (2) Teacher/Language Specialist Substitute Teacher Math and Science Tutor Photographer and Stylist Designer (3) Art Director Photographer Baby Photographer Photographer (2) Make-up Artist Android Developer DJ Graphic Designer (3) Graphic Designer (4) Graphic Designer (5) Multimedia Animator UI/UX Designer Graphic and Interactive Designer Graphic and Web Designer Graphic Designer and Illustrator Personal Chef Personal Chef (2) Event Stylist Music Teacher Personal Trainer (2) General purpose iPhone-looking card Where to get your job seeker business cards I use Zazzle. They have many, many templates to choose from (and you can also design your own) before getting them printed and shipped to you, even internationally. And they always seem to have discounts available. Questions about job seeker business cards 1. Is it good idea to give out cards if looking for a job? Yes, but only if you have your own business cards. If you're still employed and trying to keep your job search quiet, don't give out employer-provided cards. 2. I'm using a business card for my employment search. What information should I include? Or: what do you put on a business card if you're unemployed? The same things you would see on employer-provided business cards: your name, job title, phone number, email address, etc. as listed above, except that none of the information mentioned should come from an employer. 3. What should your title be on a business card when job searching? If it's relevant to the job you're looking for and clearly explains what you can do for a future employer, you can use your most recent job title. Another tactic is to say you're an expert or consultant in your field or profession. 4. What are business cards called for people looking for work? Job search business cards, (career) networking business cards, personal business cards take your pick. What others are saying How to Make a Personal Business Card for Networking Today (at no cost) Fact: You Need a Personal Business Card (+ Here's What It Should Have On It) 7 reasons why you need personal business cards, and 7 facts to include on them Want a custom card design? This is for you: Free Bonus If you want to transform your job search and start getting the benefits of good design, this free report will be a big help. The download contains: 6 Case Studies About How To Find Great Graphic Designers Best Practices to Start Using Now The Most Popular Design Portfolio Sites The Top Freelance Design Marketplaces Click the image below to get access to How To Find Great Freelance Designers Anywhere: JobMob Insiders can get this free bonus and other exclusive content in the JobMob Insider Bonuses area. Join now, it's free! Question of the article What was the most impressive job seeker business card you've ever seen? Tell us in the comments. READ NOW: 20 Classic Business Card Mistakes That Make Your Life Harder