Jan 20 2009
Business Card Bonanza
Most professionals have business cards that they use daily when meeting with people or interviewing candidates or vendors. If you are no longer employed, isn’t a business card even more important when you meet people?
It would be nice to give out resumes in the proper setting, but sometimes it really is not appropriate to pass out your resume, like at an after hours business event. Business cards are another matter entirely.
Some people make up more than one card, which makes sense if you are potentially seeking more than one possible type of career. Put all the vital stats on the business card and for a twist, put on a business posed picture or head shot of yourself.
As an HR director, people were always giving me business cards and half the time, especially at big meetings or symposiums, I would forget which card went to which face. The picture, if it is clear and professional looking, could be a great selling point.
Don’t make up a card that tries to cover two or three career choices in one message. If you are looking for a real estate job but would also be willing to use your cosmetology experience to work in that industry until you find something better, you certainly would make up a laughable card. “I will sell your house, cut your hair and do your nails in one fell swoop! ”
You can make up nice cards from easily accessible companies and order them on line. One that I can think of is called “123 Print”. You can make up your own, but if you are not skilled in this area, it would be better to use a pro. Good luck in your search.
