With unemployment on the rising, the job market is becoming more competitive. This means that for each job listing posted online employers are receiving an increasing number of resumes, which can take some time to sort through. Since employers are taking longer to sift through applications, job seekers are becoming more interested in other ways to find work.
Emerging at the top in many surveys is social networking among professional acquaintances. Now, according to a recent press release OfficeMax, is hoping to help job seekers make employers aware of their qualifications through “mini” resumes.
OfficeMax’s ImPress, which is the company’s print and document service, has started to print these “mini” resumes on business cards. This way, if an individual meets an important employer that they would usually give their card to, they can also hand over a summary of their qualifications on the same piece of paper. Employers who are hiring will then be able to keep that person in mind.
“In today’s job market, everyone is looking for ways to break through the clutter and get noticed by hiring companies,” said OfficeMax’s EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer Ryan Vero in the recent press release. “Having your credentials listed on your personal business card is a great way to introduce your skills while networking or to a potential employer because it’s subtle and unexpected, and the compact design is easy to pass along to decision makers. And now, our competitive price point makes it an extremely affordable solution.”
For a limited time OfficeMax will be offering these documents at a promotional rate exclusively through the company’s website. Until June 13th of this year job seekers will be able to get 250 of these “mini” resumes/ business cards for only $5. After this period ends, the company will charge $29.99 for 250.
Through the company’s website job seekers will be able to customize their “mini” resume by utilizing OfficeMax’s Advanced Editing feature. This will enable them to add text, change both the font and colors on the cards and personalize the image. For an additional fee, the company gives job seekers the ability to customize the backside of the card.