Comments on: Business Cards: A Wealth of Information

By: Angela Stefano

Angela Stefano — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:09:49 +0000

I agree about the calling — I definitely do not pick up numbers I do not know, because the last thing I want is to have to either find an excuse to call back the employer or whoever (I think sort of rude, since I picked up in the first place) or awkwardly, yet politely, talk to them while I’m shopping, exercising, at a friends, etc. etc.
However — and I’ve been debating this for a while, since I’ve been thinking about ordering business cards — I think instead of my Twitter handle, I would put my website address on my card, because it’s a direct link to everything relevant to my professional life. My Twitter and other sites are linked off there.

By: Coleen

Coleen — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:43:52 +0000

I like the idea that the internet can be seen as an extension of a business card, opposed to banning the classic business card and replacing it by the internet.

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By: Kristina Allen

Kristina Allen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:30:03 +0000

Great article that really hits the nail on the head.

I’m happy to take phone conversations that are work related and necessary, but I much prefer a text message or an e-mail. The message will get to me just as fast as a phone call since my smart phone receives all three, but if I’m in the middle of another project I may not answer the phone; however, I will most likely shoot you back a quick text or brief email.

It used to be believed that the quickest route to a response was through a call – I mean calling was clearly faster than mailing a letter, but e-mail has revolutionized that process (thank God)!

By: Andreana Drencheva

Andreana Drencheva — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:50:08 +0000

I agree. I hate people calling me, especially when I do not know who they are or why they are calling. E-mail and Twitter are much easier because they allow for multitasking and I can answer whenever I have time or while I am in a meeting or doing something else.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:52:34 +0000

I just got new business cards that only have two pieces of information on them: my website, and my Twitter handle. Technically they don’t even have my name on it, but the Twitter handle covers it, I think (@CherylHarrison)

I seriously hate when people call me – if I really need to give out my number I carry a sharpie to write it on the blank side of the cards. The number is listed on my site, but really, who goes to a website to pull a phone number?

My outgoing voicemail message directs people to e-mail me too. Phones, ick.

By: Andreana Drencheva

Andreana Drencheva — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:21:42 +0000

I agree that different online platforms are for different people and different purposes. Facebook is especially touchy because it contains every aspect of my life and I don’t want random people knowing everything I do without knowing me well enough. If you just want to connect with me, get to know me or engage in a conversation, use Twitter or Brazen. There are so many professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn, Zumeo, Xing, etc. and I do not understand why with all these opportunities people insist on using Facebook for professional purposes. It just feels like an invasion of my privacy. I know am aware of the privacy settings but still… Unless we are friends, classmates, collaborated or something along these lines, do not try to friend me on Facebook.
By the way, you should check with the career services center at your university for business cards. I know that many universities provide a limited number of free business cards for their students and alumni.

By: ChristinePeterson

ChristinePeterson — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:51:27 +0000

My dad asked me the other day what was the best way to get in touch with me and I didn’t even know how to start answering that question. It’s completely different depending on, first, the person: how well they know me, where they know me from, if they are a professional or friendly contact, and how tech-savvy they are. Then, it depends on the nature of the information: length, importance, and urgency. I never realized how complicated this was until I tried to explain it!

By: Michelle Feeley

Michelle Feeley — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:53:25 +0000

Great post! I’ve been out of college for a few years now, but it wasn’t until I secured my current position that I decided to join Facebook. I always feared that someone would find me!

With that being said, I just got back from a networking event on building your own personal brand. The first thing they suggested that we do is to Google yourself. Go on try it…see what it says about you. At the end of the day it’s not what you say about yourself, but rather what others are saying about you.

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