digits2006 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Do any of the current PhD students have business cards? I know some universities have printing services for PhD students to have business cards. Just wondering what others are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa44201 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I do through work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewin Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I had some, my university prints cheap business cards for students as part of their "see? this university knows how businesses work" mentality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDarjeeling Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 For those of you with business cards what do they say for a job title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa44201 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Mine says Statistical Analyst, because that's my job. Other students have business cards with their GRA position on them (in Academic Affairs, Computer Services, & etc.). I've also seen some that just say Graduate Research Assistant to XYZ Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDarjeeling Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Oh ok that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewin Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Mine said "PhD Candidate, Social Psychology". I gave out a few at conferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digits2006 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Can all PhD students call themselves PhD Candidates? Or only those who are done with coursework? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa44201 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 No. The Candidate bit implies they've taken qualifying exams. ProTrans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeruK Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'm planning to get business cards printed once I reach candidacy (because then the info on the card will probably not change until I graduate). I am going to probably use this service: http://www.911printers.com/store/product-view.html/31 which will do them quite cheaply and you can design the entire card yourself. I think an order of something like 200 double-sided colour cards will cost less than $30? The requirements to reach Candidacy varies for each program, but no one is probably going to check! In my program, you apply for candidacy and are accepted if you demonstrate that you finished your coursework and have a solid research plan in place to finish your thesis/degree. In other programs, you need to pass an exam to get candidacy. In academia, I think the general understanding of what a "candidate" means is someone who has completed the majority of their degree requirements, and is now mostly completing their research and dissertation. My "business" card will be used in academia, so I will put something like Name PhD Candidate Department, School But if I will be planning to use my business cards for things outside of academia, I would probably list my title/job as something more descriptive of my useful skills and experiences. ProTrans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewin Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 But if I will be planning to use my business cards for things outside of academia, I would probably list my title/job as something more descriptive of my useful skills and experiences. This is a good point--I only gave my cards to academics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digits2006 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks for all the feedback. I think I may get some business cards. I most likely wont go into academia after I graduate, so I want to network for future jobs and business cards will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeruK Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks for all the feedback. I think I may get some business cards. I most likely wont go into academia after I graduate, so I want to network for future jobs and business cards will help. Glad we were helpful But I just want to point out that networking is important both inside and outside academia, so business cards could be helpful for all graduate students that are interested in having them! Lisa44201 and digits2006 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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