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Hansen, Ph.D.  \n[www.quintcareers.com/networking_business_cards.html](www.quintcareers.com/networking_business_cards.html)  \nNetworking business cards, which have the look and feel of a traditional business card, give you the opportunity to provide critical career and contact information to people you meet in social and professional situations where it is not appropriate to hand out resumes. For a minimal investment you can print networking cards and then revise them as your situation changes. For example, the networking business card you use for a summer job search will be different than one you use in your final year when you attend employer information sessions. Keep your networking cards clean and crisp and bring them EVERYWHERE you go--to networking events (obviously), career and job fairs, professional meetings, social gatherings, parties, weddings, and anywhere else you may run into potential contacts…everywhere. If you are building a network for work following graduation in 1-2 years, your networking card is often more appropriate than a resume.  \nDesigning and Printing Networking Cards  \nNetworking cards are the same size and shape of business cards (3-1/2” wide and 2” high), contain key contact information like business cards, but instead of listing a company and job title, a networking card focuses on your career/job goals and/or your key skills and qualifications that would be of interest to those with whom you are networking. Make it easy for someone to contact you by providing your name and email address (your UT address is ideal as it is professional and you check it regularly) . It’s up to you—but it is likely wiser to omit your phone or cell number and postal mail address as you begin general networking. You can provide this information to contacts when it seems appropriate and comfortable.  \nDifferent cards for different occasions The samples below show how you might use cards that identify your program, skills and experience as you meet contacts for information interviews. Other samples include a specific job search goal e.g. a summer position, internship, which could be better suited to a networking event like an employer information session. Ordering only a small number of cards makes it affordable to craft cards best suited to the occasion.  \nYou can get your networking cards printed at a local print shop and even print them yourself using special business card paper and a template that most word processing programs supply. (Word instructions at end of article. ) When designing your networking cards, remember to keep the design and layout clean and simple, use“normal” fonts, use font sizes of 10-11 points, and stay with traditional colors of ink and paper.  \nOnce your cards are printed, be sure to use a business card holder to protect your cards and keep them clean and crisp. What's the point of going to all the trouble of designing and printing great networking cards if you let them become soiled or dog-eared? Remember that people are always making assumptions and that in networking and job-hunting, impression management is critical.  \nFinal Thoughts Remember that your networking business cards should not replace your resume--but in situations where a resume is not suitable, networking cards are a great self-marketing and networking tool. Always carry a stash of your networking cards; you simply never know when you're going to meet someone who may be able to help you in your career development or job search.  \nNetworking Card Printing Details  \nSome print shops send out business cards for printing (which takes 3-5+ days) and you must buy 250 cards. Because you’re going to be making changes in your cards, it makes more sense just to order a few at a time. Typically they are printed 8-10 on a page. You want them prin","cbCaivh7kVPH5uDf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivh7kVPH5uDf","pdf",128654,"English","# Designing and Printing Networking Cards\n## Different cards for different occasions\n## Printing options and timelines\n## Getting cards professionally printed","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of networking business cards in job searching?\",\"answer\":\"Networking business cards provide critical career and contact information in settings where handing out resumes is not appropriate. 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