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Three Tips for a  

Job Seeker's Business Card

Networking is a very important activity when conducting a job search, but you wouldn't walk into a networking event with a stack of resumes.  You need to have a way to let contacts know how to get in touch with you.  Business cards are the "commodity" exchanged at networking events, and the perfect way to give someone your contact information.  The challenge for job seekers is what to put on their business card.   

There are three essentials items:

1)    Who you are: Be sure to add important degrees or certifications after your name if they apply to the job you are seeking.

2)    What you do: Describe what you are looking for and give yourself a title.  For instance, Human Resources Professional, Statistical Analyst, Full Charge Bookkeeper, Cashier, Health Insurance Processing Supervisor, Computer Training Specialist.  Be clear about what you do.

3)    How to contact you: One phone number and one email address.  Use the phone number you are most likely to answer.  Don't list the phone number that the kids will pick up, or that always goes to voice mail.  Listing more than one phone number is asking the caller to work too hard...it's like saying, "Try this number and if you don't get through, try this other number."  Use a professional-sounding voicemail message and professional-looking email address, such as your name.  Save the cute taglines for your personal life.

Optional items you might want to include are a list of competencies or specific training, your job objective, and the URL or QR code to your LinkedIn profile or website. 

Other things to remember:

• As with any marketing piece, be sure the design is appropriate and attractive.  Make sure it is easy to read.  A matte white back is helpful for jotting notes.

• Always carry your business cards with you.  Keep them handy, so you don't have to go digging for them when asked.

• Be sure to check your voicemail and email regularly!

You should be able to purchase 250 cards for under $20.  Check websites and the local office supply stores.  Or you can print them yourself for much less.  A box of business card paper is less than $10 at the warehouse clubs, and will provide 1,000 cards.

Visit us at www.jvsdet.org for more job search suggestions 

To register, contact 248.233.4245 or wtarrow@jvsdet.org.

Social Networking Seminar Series

Learn how to present yourself online

and connect with key people.

JVS

Rose & Sidney Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076 

LinkedIn 101: Getting Started

Tuesday, November 8, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, November 9, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, November 10, 10 - 11:30am  

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

JVS

29699 Southfield Road  

Southfield, MI 48076

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, November 15, 9am - Noon 

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume. Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers. Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, November 16, 9am - Noon

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources. Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews. Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings. Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, November 17, 9am - Noon

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make. Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals. Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, November 18, 9am - Noon

Become prepared to win your interviews. Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.