Stand out with personalized stationery

It’s a competitive time to be looking for work. What can you do to stand out in the sea of qualified and experienced applicants? Job Hunting 101 tells you it’s important to write thank-you notes after interviews, but you’re not the only one who’s heard that little tip. So when a good friend embarked on a career change this summer, I encouraged her to invest in fresh personal stationery to help her communications make a real impression on new contacts (click on the image to the left for a larger view of the finished product).

I worked with Lynn to design a buckslip, a flat note card measuring 3.875 by 9.25 inches, that fits a standard #10 business envelope. Our starting point was the color green, and we found a great envelope in a hue that really struck her (nothing but the size is standard!). Her name and a small floral motif are letterpress-printed on a substantial 140# off-white card; matching calling cards complete the modern, sophisticated suite. Lynn’s vibrant envelope is sure to rise to the top of anyone’s stack of mail, and even her briefest “It was great to meet you, I look forward to talking with you next week about opportunities in your department” notes are eye-catching and reflective of her bold style.