Visual Communication
portfolio class

resources :: calendar :: what you need :: jobs + salary calculator :: senior show :: tips

"A portfolio is a design problem."

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ARTICLES
Presenting | AIGA ARTICLE |
Writing your resume | AIGA ARTICLE |
Top Mistakes | AIGA ARTICLE |

:- Top 10 Coverletter Tips
:- Coverletters made simple
:- 6 ways to bomb an interview
:- 3 steps to a successful interview
:- What motivates you
:- Why do you want to work here
:- Interview Pointers
:- Six Answers
:- Avoid non-verbal mistakes

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resumé // business card // coverletter // envelope + mailing label // thank you // leave behind // online portfolio

Are cards bearing business information about a company or individual. They are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a memory aid.
Paper sources: mr french paper | paper source | kate's paperie |

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CONTACT INFORMATION

your name
address
phone number
email address

T I P S::
address: use an address that is good for another year otherwise leave it off
or use your parents. phone number: same as address don't use a number that is not going to be good for a year. do not use () or - they are old school use spaces or periods
email address try and get your name@gmail or hotmail or... no ku.edu addresses

spell out everything do no use abbreviations for street, ave, date spell month or use numerals; the exception to the rule is Apt. you do not need to spell out apartment.

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DIMENSIONS

In the United States the following size is common; many other sizes are seen as well:
3.5 x 2 in (89 × 51 mm)

The international standard size specified by ISO 7810 ID-1, the same dimensions as credit cards, is widely used: 85.60 × 55 mm (3.370 × 2.125 in)

Less commonly used is the A8 paper size specified in ISO 216:
74 x 52 mm (2.913 x 2.047 in)

In Japan: 91 × 55 mm (3.582 x 2.165 in)

T I P S::
It can be an unusual size if it fits your system. Be aware though that people are going to but it in their wallet or roledex. Can be front and back, color or pattern on the back, etc.

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