This unique tool has many uses. It can be a ready reference to give to friends, relatives, business contacts and others who are helping you develop leads or acting as references an enclosure in thank you letters following interviews or phone contacts a reference during job interviews (sort of a mini cue card) an attachment to applications and résumés an effective means of capturing attention a substitute when an employer is not taking applications a script for telephone contacts |
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| Your personal business card should be no larger than 3" x 5" on conservative color card stock. It should be typewritten or typeset and appealing to the eye. | |||
| Information on the card should include (as briefly as possible) name phone and/or message phone position desired skills (expressed in concrete terms) positive personal information (three self-management skills) optional information (such as working conditions, preferences for hours, full-time or part-time) |
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| Following is an example of a PERSONAL BUSINESS CARD: J.O.B. HUNTER home (404) 555-4567 work (404) 555-2345 |
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| Skills: More than six years experience as an administrative secretary to company executives. Type 85 WPM and take dictation at 120 WPM. Proficient on MS Office Organize filing systems, arrange meetings, perform research and prepare financial reports. Supervisory experience. Present excellent corporate image. Efficient, works well under pressure, detail minded. |
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| Use blank personal business cards to create your own. If you need a little help, your local Georgia Department of Labor staff are available to review it. They can offer suggestions. | |||
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Find a GA Department of Labor location near you. |
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Last updated: September 2026