- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:
"The Chaining Technique"
One of the difficulties in making introductions at the entry level is that you lack the standard "business card introduction" that most business people rely upon. However, there is a valid alternative for the entry level job seeker--the Networking Business Card.
Before attending job fairs or business association meetings, you may want to develop your own personal Networking Business Card. You will have ready information to hand out to any contact at any time when making an introduction. Networking Business Cards are different from a standard business card in that they can provide information about you independent of any particular employer. They are ideally suited for the entry level.
A Networking Business Card gives you a distinct competitive edge in the entry level job market. Why? Because virtually none of the other grads have a business card yet. Why would they? We usually receive our first business card along with our first professional job. But as you will see, the Networking Business Card can be vitally important in your search for that first job.
Have your information printed in the standard business card size (3" wide by 2" high), but with the following "kicker" format:
your name
description of your target career interest
home street address
city, state zip
phone number or fax phone--if you have one
The "kicker" is the second line, which can provide descriptive information, such as "Java Developer" or specific job search information such as "Seeking Retail Management Position," or other "Seeking . . . " information. This line replaces the standard "title" line on most business cards and makes it stand out in the eyes of the receiver.
You can develop this card format using a business card template with most major word processors and a laser printer. You can also have it printed for you at Kinko's (they can set it up for you) or other local print shop.
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