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- Job seekers use creativity to demonstrate credentials in tough job market - NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Job seekers are working harder to make an impression with potential employers and finding more creative, unexpected channels to demonstrate their credentials. Enter the "mini" resume on business cards. OfficeMax(R) (NYSE:OMX), a leading provider of office supplies and services, today announced that OfficeMax ImPress(R), its print and document services, is educating job seekers on this innovative way to re-purpose traditional business cards. For a limited time OfficeMax ImPress is offering an exclusive online offer of 250 premium, full-color business cards for $5. "In today's job market, everyone is looking for ways to break through the clutter and get noticed by hiring companies," said Ryan Vero, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer for OfficeMax. "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." From May 31 to June 13, 2009, job seekers can create a full-color, single-sided matte mini resume in minutes using the OfficeMax ImPress online business card service. Limit one order of 250 per person at the promotional price. The offer is valid online only and not available in stores. OfficeMax ImPress offers an extensive selection of online business card templates, which can be turned into a mini resume by using the Advanced Editing function. Job seekers can add text, change fonts and colors, and customize a business card that mirrors their professional persona. Normally, custom business cards start at $29.99 for 250 cards. Professionals can enhance the back side of the card for an additional fee. For more information about this offer or other creative business card ideas, please visit http://www.officemax.com/miniresume About OfficeMax OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE:OMX) is a leader in both business-to- business office products solutions and retail office products. The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work. The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress(R), technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 30,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 1,000 stores. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit http://www.officemax.com/. OfficeMax Media Contacts: OfficeMax Investor Contact: William Bonner Jennifer Rook Mike Steele 630-864-6066 630-864-6057 630-864-6826 DATASOURCE: OfficeMax CONTACT: Media, William Bonner, +1-630-864-6066, or Jennifer Rook, +1-630-864-6057, or Investors, Mike Steele, +1-630-864-6826, all of OfficeMax Web Site: http://www.officemax.com/

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