Job Search Tip Leave a Business Card

Job Search Tip Leave a Business CardJob Search Tip Leave a Business Card3Your personennameWhile its obvious, your name should be on the top, in bold and in a larger font than the rest of the text on the business card. That way, its easier for people who youve just met to read your name at a glance- and remember it.Your titleYou can use your former title at your previous position. Or use a generic (but accurate) title which summarizes your collective past work experience. In either case, only use one title. If your work lends itself to various fields, it might be a good idea to create two different business cards which highlight those respective industries.Your education and diplomasIf you have a masters or a doctorate, be sure to include it. If you have several licenses, only use the most important ones so as not to take up too much room on the business card.Contact informationBeyond your cell phone number and schmelzglas address, include your LinkedIn profile as well as your Twitter handle. It shows that you are current with the times and have a social media presence, which is quickly becoming a sought-after skill no matter what your industry is.Your goalOften thought of as just blank space, utilize the back of your business card to state your intention. If youre looking for a nursing job, you can write that youre available for work. You can even include a time frame when youd be able to start in a new position. It makes you look professional, organized, and resourceful.Looking for a job sometimes forces you to think outside the box and will also help you to stay positive while job searching. Creating a business card helps you promote yourself in a new and unexpected way.Readers, have you created business cards when you were looking for a job? Let us know in the comments section