{"id":2932,"date":"2013-02-21T12:48:28","date_gmt":"2013-02-21T17:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/?p=2932"},"modified":"2017-05-23T17:16:33","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T22:16:33","slug":"networking-business-cards-youve-got-the-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/networking-business-cards-youve-got-the-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking Business Cards: You&#8217;ve Got the Power!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2933\" src=\"\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/123Print_IveGotThePower-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"123Print_IveGotThePower\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/123Print_IveGotThePower-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/123Print_IveGotThePower.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/>Have you ever heard the song <a title=\"The Power\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_BRv9wGf5pk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cThe Power\u201d by Snap<\/a>? You haven\u2019t? Yes you have. \u201cI\u2019ve got the power!\u201d Still no? Remember that scene from Bruce Almighty where he discovers he can walk on water? Got it now? \u201cI\u2019ve got the power!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This mentality of \u201cI\u2019ve got the power\u201d is something every job seeker should keep front of mind. What gives you that power? Networking. Networking, along with the value of a strong and flawless resume, will give you the power to find a job. Use every opportunity you can to strengthen your network of contacts. But what should you do in situations where handing out your resume isn\u2019t practical? That\u2019s easy. Use networking business cards.<\/p>\n<p>Think of networking cards as the Batman of business cards. They have the look and feel of business cards, but are really networking tools in disguise. Like business cards, they allow you to present your name and contact info in a professional manner. What sets them apart is their non-specificity. If you\u2019re a college student, you probably don\u2019t have traditional business cards because you\u2019re not quite sure of what kind of business you\u2019ll end up in. If you\u2019re changing careers, you won\u2019t want to use your current business cards. Instead, you should harness the power of networking cards, which allow you to present that critical career information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some key takeaways and tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2938\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2938\" style=\"width: 171px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.123print.com\/design\/business-cards\/afefcad0-254a-49a4-820b-154cf1aad3b5\/upward-crest\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2938 \" src=\"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/123Print_UpwardCrestBusinessCard1-171x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keep the design of your business card clean and simple\" width=\"171\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/123Print_UpwardCrestBusinessCard1-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/123Print_UpwardCrestBusinessCard1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keep the design of your business card clean and simple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of listing a company or job title, networking cards present your career focus or unique selling point<\/li>\n<li>Include all your applicable contact info (name, phone number, email)<\/li>\n<li>If you have a personal website or a portfolio, make sure to include that as well<\/li>\n<li>Displaying your <a title=\"Linkedin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linkedin<\/a> profile web address is a great way to point people toward additional accomplishments<\/li>\n<li>Online printing services are a fast, affordable way to create and order your business cards. At <a title=\"123Print Business Cards\" href=\"http:\/\/www.123print.com\/Business-Cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123Print<\/a>, you can upload your own image or chose from one of our many customizable designs!<\/li>\n<li>Keep the design of your networking card clean and simple, use normal fonts, and stay with traditional colors\n<ul>\n<li>An exception to this rule of thumb would be if you are in a creative industry! You may want to utilize a more creative design that shows you\u2019re not afraid to color outside the lines (<a title=\"123Print Right Stripe Business Card\" href=\"http:\/\/www.123print.com\/design\/business-cards\/85b03946-8de6-43b2-98a1-7549c8093990\/right-stripe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">like this one<\/a>) \u2013 while still maintaining that feeling of professionalism, of course \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the practice of keeping your networking cards crisp and clean, purchase a <a title=\"123Print Business Card Holder\" href=\"http:\/\/www.123print.com\/Full-Color-Bussiness-Card-Holder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business card holder<\/a>! Remember that feeling of power you harness in a single card \u2013 if your card is dirty and poorly kept, you don\u2019t want that to reflect on you.<\/li>\n<li>Consider putting some of your resume highlights on the back of your card. These are your key qualifications or a list of your proudest accomplishments. Remember to focus on what you have <i>achieved<\/i>, not what you have <i>been<\/i>. (i.e. job titles and duties)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Networking business cards shouldn\u2019t completely replace your resume. Rather, they should be used in situations where a resume is not practical. Networking cards are a great self-marketing tool. Always keep a stash on you; you never know when you will meet someone who can help you in your job search!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard the song \u201cThe Power\u201d by Snap? You haven\u2019t? Yes you have. 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