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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why network with Resume cards instead of traditional business cards?
I have seen free business cards advertised on the web, why should I pay for cards?
How many cards should I order; 500 or 1000?
Are Resume Cards the same size as standard business cards?
Can I put a photograph on my card?
How do I decide if I need a 1-sided, 2-sided, or tent card?
Are there resources available to assist me in completing a card?
Do I have to design my own card, or are there pre-designed layouts available?
What types of paper stock are the cards printed on?
Can all card styles be printed on all paper types?
What color inks are available?
Do you offer Raised Ink (Thermographic) printing, and does it cost extra?
Do you have a Quality Guarantee and Refund Policy?
Is it safe to enter my credit card information?
Is my credit card information saved?
How will charges appear on my credit card?
Are there group discounts available?
When is my discount Customer Code applied?
Who prints my cards after I place my order?
How long will it take to receive my order, and what are my shipping options?
Can I reorder cards I previously purchased?
How can I contact Thumbnail Resume?
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Why network with Resume cards instead of traditional business cards?
Traditional business cards are typically limited to basic information such as name, title, phone numbers, and email address. Thumbnail Resume™ cards include the same information plus formatted areas for your most valuable credentials such as:
- Degrees
- Certifications
- Schools attended
- Product offerings
- Client Lists
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Industry expertise
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Past employers
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...and any other information your contacts need to remember about you
Presenting a Resume card instantly differentiates you, and ensures that networking and sales contacts have your most important information. From among a stack of typical business cards, your Thumbnail Resume™ card will stand out, and represent you well long after your initial meeting.
I have seen free business cards advertised on the web, why should I pay for cards?
Free business cards are available on the web but may limit your choice of Card stocks, Ink colors, and most importantly, the type of Information that you can enter. If your needs are limited to a calling card containing basic information, this may be a cost-effective solution.
If you want to ensure that your networking contacts are left with your most valuable credentials, and will be more likely to remember you long after your meeting, a Thumbnail Resume™ Card is well worth the purchase. A basic resume card including Premium Bright White card stock and one of 11 ink colors is available for only $38.00 for 500 cards, or $41.00 for 1,000 cards.
How many cards should I order; 500 or 1000?
Consider the following questions when deciding how many cards to order; they will help you determine how many contacts you are likely to make, and how many opportunities you may have to hand out your card:
- How many networking opportunities do you typically have in a month? These can be attendance of formal networking events, or informal contacts you make during a normal day.
- What is the size of your potential networking audience? This can be a trade show where you expect to meet 100 people, or the people you typically meet during a normal day.
- Is there a chance that changes will be made to your cards in the near future? This could be the case if you planned to list additional certifications, degrees, product offerings, etc.
- There is typically a small difference in price between 500 and 1,000 cards, so unless you expect your information to change frequently, it is usually economical to purchase 1,000 cards.
Are Resume Cards the same size as standard business cards?
Yes. All Resume cards are 2” x 3.5”. Our Tent cards are also 2” x 3.5” when folded, and 4”x3.5” when opened.
Can I put a photograph on my card?
Yes. One and Two-sided cards each offer full-color Photo cards. If you select a photo card, you will be able to upload a full-color photograph, and will have all ink colors available for your text. (Note that raised ink (thermographic) printing is not available on photo cards.)
How do I decide if I need a 1-sided, 2-sided, or tent card?
The card style you select should be determined by how much information you want to share with networking contacts or potential customers. The following choices are available:
- 1-side - Printing on the front only (see samples )
- 2-side - Printing on the front and back (see samples )
- Tent -(Special folded card) = Printing on the front, inside top, and inside bottom (see samples )
In addition to the selections above, you may also choose between Horizontal and Vertical cards (for 1 & 2-sided cards). The choice between horizontal and vertical is made based on personal preference, as well as the type of information you plan to enter.
As an example, horizontal cards lend themselves well to longer paragraphs and short phrases, whereas vertical cards lend themselves well to shorter paragraphs and long lists of information.
Are there resources available to assist me in completing a card?
Yes. There is design support during every step of your Resume card creation.
Card Design
To help you make the best choices while creating your card, every design page features a “Design Tips ” button that links to customized support for that page.
Click this button for help with every aspect of your card, including Paper stock, Ink colors, Font selection, and text layout.
Entering your information:
To help you decide what information to include on your card, you will have full access to our Resume card Wizard ™ from the Information Entry page.
The Wizard allows you to select from 30 specific industries and then provides you with hundreds of keywords and phrases, including:
- Common Position titles
- Industry Buzz Words
- Common Action verbs
- Buzz Words & Action verbs used in sample phrases
You can either copy words directly from the Wizard page, or simply use it to provide you with creative ideas.
Do I have to design my own card, or are there pre-designed layouts available?
The Thumbnail Resume™ site allows you to either create a Custom Resume card, or select a pre-formatted Card Package.
To create a Custom card ,
you select from our extensive catalog of card layouts, and then select
your own Paper stock, Ink colors, and Fonts to complete your card.
To select a Card Package,
you select from a catalog of professionally designed card packages, and
simply enter your information. Our graphic designers have matched Card
layouts, Card stock, Ink color(s), and Fonts for you.
What types of paper stock are the cards printed on?
Cards are printed on a variety of high-quality card stocks. Various stock colors, coatings, and textures are available, and include:
- Linen
- Laid
- Fibre-Tone
- High-Gloss
- Parchment
- Florescent
- Specialty
Our selection of card stocks is as varied as our customers. From very traditional blue granite, to elegant beige laid, to outrageous Fluorescent Mango and specialty Woodgrain... there is a paper to match all styles and professions.
Can all card styles be printed on all paper types?
One and two sided cards (text only) can be printed on all paper stocks.
One and two sided cards that include a photograph must be printed on one of our premium white papers, for picture clarity.
Tent (folding) cards are offered on Premium Bright White, Soft White, and Victorian Gray paper stocks.
What color inks are available?
The following ink colors are currently available on all card stocks:
Do you offer Raised Ink (Thermographic) printing, and does it cost extra?
Our print shop specializes in raised ink printing, and there is never an extra charge for this premium feature. When building your card, simply select “Raised Ink (Thermographic) Printing” at the bottom of the Select Ink page. Before you complete your order, you will be asked to confirm that you want your card printed with raised ink.
Do you have a Quality Guarantee and Refund Policy?
Yes. Please visit our Quality Guarantee and Refund Policy page for additional information.
Is it safe to enter my credit card information?
Yes. The Thumbnail Resume site operates on a secure server and secures all credit card information using a GeoTrust data encryption certificate. Look for the GeoTrust seal on our Shipping and Billing page when checking out and feel free to click on it for additional information about our security status and GeoTrust. It looks like this :
Is my credit card information saved?
No. Your credit card information is stored only long enough to process your purchase, and is then deleted from our records. No record of your credit card number, security code, or expiration date are ever saved by Bragg Street, LLC or Thumbnail Resume™.
How will charges appear on my credit card?
Charges will appear on your credit card as “Bragg Street, LLC”
Are there group discounts available?
Yes. Discounts and hand-out materials are available to all groups. Please visit our Group Discount page for details.
When is my discount Customer Code applied?
If you have a discount Customer Code, you will be asked to enter it on the Credit Card page when you are checking out. Your discount will appear on the following page, where you will be asked to review a summary of your order.
Who prints my cards after I place my order?
All cards are printed at our high-volume commercial printing facility. All Raised Ink (Thermographic) printing is done onsite.
How long will it take to receive my order, and what are my shipping options?
Cards are printed between 2 and 4 days after your order is placed. Once the cards are printed, they will be shipped based on the UPS service you selected during checkout. Available UPS services include the following:
Can I reorder cards I previously purchased?
If you created an account previously and were logged in, or created an account during the checkout process, cards will be saved and may be reordered at any time. If you did not create an account, or were not logged into your account, your card will not be saved for future reorder. Visit the My Account page for a list of in-process, and previously ordered cards.
How can I contact Thumbnail Resume?
To contact Bragg Street, LLC or Thumbnail Resume at any time, please visit our Contact page for the appropriate email link
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