(…card, that is.)
I am a big fan of ‘personal’ business cards. As a wearer of many hats, professionally-speaking (and, blog-header-speaking), I like to stay prepared for any type of networking interaction regardless of formality or industry.
Yes, I work in the Advertising/Marketing world of Atlanta. Yes, I also work in the study abroad/tour guide/travel guru/coordinator world of Cannes, France. And, sure, I keep my wallet stocked with ‘official’ business cards for these respective jobs at all times should a business opportunity present itself.
The thing is I’m also interested in about a thousand other types of jobs/industries that could potentially benefit from what I consider to be a unique and intriguing skill set (toot toot) and I like to take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. You just never know who you’re going to meet, so having a ‘catch all’ business card to kind of sum up “you” is a tool with which I like to stay equipped.
Old Biz Card
(back from the good ol’ days as a “Beaver”)
P.S. I landed at least one job because the interviewer loved this card so much. Of course ‘showing up’ via your resume and interview is essential, too, but giving a little taste of your personality never hurts, in my opinion (because, let’s be honest, mine isn’t going anywhere). Plus, even if a potential job doesn’t work out at least it helps you stay memorable to whomever the lucky recipient of your coveted card happens to be.
New Biz Card
(Gotta brand myself with the new last name!)
When I saw this card design initially I, too, thought the photo bomb on the front of the card was rather “aggressive.” As I went back and forth with it the creepiness factor somewhat diminished and it grew on me. So, voila. Take it or leave it.
Here’s to never ending ‘the search’ and to finding new opportunities in everything and everyone! If I didn’t live by this I never would have acquired an open invitation to go into the French bakery business should I ever move to San Francisco. (Another story for another day…)
Off The Duff 