Business Card 101

Uses:

• Networking Events
• When you might not bring along a resume but want to have the option to provide your contact information to someone you just met
• Easy to carry, always have on hand
• Very convenient to share professional info
• Way to summarize your info in a concise way

Front Side:

Contact Info
        Name (First and Last)
        Address
        Phone Number
        E-mail Address
Major / Minor (if any)
Expected Graduation

**Represent yourself, personality, interests in your design
Ex. Environmental studies could have a graphic (tree in the background) that relates to topic area

Back Side:

Use this side to highlight main points from your resume, your "selling points"
        (Include leadership positions, experiences, etc.)
        Ex: JEC Committee Member, CSB Senate Upperclassman Representative

Tips:

• Business cards are not intended to replace your resume
• Use normal fonts and standard sizes (12 pt.)
• Ensure it is interesting and readable
• Use a logo if possible
• Keep it simple
• Stick to one or two colors