by Rix Quinn
I just ordered new business cards, and I look refreshed. But maybe that’s because I used my ten-year-old retouched photo instead of a current one.
Even if you don’t have a job, a card lets you display credentials. You never get a second chance to make a first engraved impression.
Sadly, folks often rank us by what we call ourselves. I have alternately titled myself an analyst, strategist, and thought partner. I don’t know what all those words mean, but I think I can define two out of three.
My friend Bob works only part-time and takes lots of naps. But his business card claims he’s a “futurist,” so you’ll consider him a forward thinker.
Educational titles on cards impress me. If you’ve got more degrees than a thermometer, a calling card is the place to display them.
Also, if you are certified in a field nobody understands, that is also splendid.
How do you make your card stand out? Get it printed on colored paper, make it a “fold-over” card, or put your photo on it.
What’s the most impressive job name? Personally, I always wanted the title of “manager” of whatever corporation I worked for. I don’t really care what I manage…even if it’s just handing out paper clips. It just means I’m in charge of something.
One of my friends started a business and selected a title sure to impress anybody.
His business card reads “Galactic Space Commander.”
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