Every savvy networker knows they need to have business cards.
It’s totally embarrassing to go to a networking event and have to tell people, “No, I don’t have cards.”
And if most jobs come from networking…well…you might want to get some!
So in order to help my readers get great looking business cards, I’m running a contest and the winner gets 250 die-cut cards from Uprinting.
Okay – here are the details on what you can win:
PRIZE : 250 pcs Die Cut Business Cards curtesy of Uprinting.com*
NUMBER OF WINNERS : One (1)
TO ENTER : Leave a comment with the phrase ”Gettin Carded” and answer the question, “tell me about yourself” as if you and I were meeting face to face at a networking event. I want to hear your best elevator pitches.
PRIZE SHIPS : US residents
NITTY GRITTY : This giveaway ends on Thursday, August 4th at 8am PST. Only one contest entry per email address. The winners will be chosen using Random.org and announced on Friday, August 5th.
GOOD LUCK!
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@JoshuaWaldman Hi Joshua –
Thanks, I am so excited. What info do you need from me right away: [email protected].
@JoshuaWaldman where can I email the scanned art of Bendowart cards?
@JoshuaWaldman I always add in the “we provide community management, digital marketing, and content strategy services”. Is that too vague or do I need to add something on?
Thanks
@JoshuaWaldmanbendowart I’ll scan and send to you. His website is http://bendow-art.com/
@LevinJulia Julia, you won! I need you to email me right away. Uprinting needs your information by friday.
@JoshuaWaldman http://kcdee5.blogspot.com/2010/04/14-square-inches-of-space.html hopefully this one works. If it doesn’t I put it in a shrinker http://ow.ly/5VBvl
@JoshuaWaldman That’s a good tip, thank you! I know it can be really easy to rattle on and fill up conversational space with a lot of sound. Determining an end point before hand is a good idea!
@joanschramm Hi Joan, I really love your statement. It’s both inclusive and specific at the same time. Do you focus on people in a particular phase of their lives/careers?
Also, feel free to comment on some of the other wonderful value statement here. I’d love to get your opinion as well.
@joanschramm Hi Joan, I really love your statement. It’s both inclusive and specific at the same time. Do you focus on people in a particular phase of their lives/careers?
Also, feel free to comment on some of the other wonderful value statement here. I’d love to get your opinion as well.
@Jasonmkey Jason, I would think about what makes you different from other boutique agencies that serve B2C startups. Is the firm really good at doing something in particular? If you want someone to remember Convo Group, what would you want them to associate you with?
@Amanda.Drazin One trick I’ve learned is to have 2 versions of the pitch. A short one, I mean really short, like a few words. Then, if they say, tell me about yourself, and only then, do you deliver the full turkey. Thanks for sharing!
@JamieFavreau Jamie, certainly passion for sports is required to work in sports marketing. The “helping startups find their voice” seemed a little off target to me. I would structure your statement differently. Start with your passion. Then dive right into how you can help an organization with your unique skills and talents. Detroit Hockey…there is a story there. I’d like to hear it!
@JamieFavreau Jamie, certainly passion for sports is required to work in sports marketing. The “helping startups find their voice” seemed a little off target to me. I would structure your statement differently. Start with your passion. Then dive right into how you can help an organization with your unique skills and talents. Detroit Hockey…there is a story there. I’d like to hear it!
@JoshuaWaldman So far I haven’t had an opportunity to put that out there much. I’ve just started to sincerely job hunt and promote my own new business. I have a couple of events coming up that I’m looking forward to being able to use that, and some of the other outcome numbers that I’ve put together over the last few years! I’m hoping that it turns out really well 🙂
@JoshuaWaldman So far I haven’t had an opportunity to put that out there much. I’ve just started to sincerely job hunt and promote my own new business. I have a couple of events coming up that I’m looking forward to being able to use that, and some of the other outcome numbers that I’ve put together over the last few years! I’m hoping that it turns out really well 🙂
@AK So you are a connector! That’s really amazing and very few people have this talent. I would really focus on this point. When technical people connect with marketing people, costs go down, time to market speeds up, and you make this happen! My suggestion is to simplify the statement and step into the shoes of a hiring manager. Why would they care that you love to draw? Feel free to post again.
@LevinJulia Julia, it took me a second to realize that you are in the non-profit space. I love that you are finding a common thread between funder’s interests and the right organization. I think you can tighten up this statement with a short illustrative narrative. What are your skills from the perspective of your next job..ie. “I’m really good at finding the right donors to support the right organizations by …My favorite example of this is when…” Feel free to post again.
@amygeddie Thanks Amy!
@amygeddie Thanks Amy!
@NameGirlbendowartnamegirl I had a friend who actually used an old fashioned type-writer to type her cards. She said it gave them a more personal touch. Certainly they were memorable. Would love to see one of your friend’s cards!
@NameGirlbendowartnamegirl I had a friend who actually used an old fashioned type-writer to type her cards. She said it gave them a more personal touch. Certainly they were memorable. Would love to see one of your friend’s cards!
@garyfpatton Gary, I’ll admit to having made that horrible mistake of leaving the house without my cards. But, lesson learned!
@hermosabeachmom I really admire the diversity of your work experience. This is a short and concise delivery of who you are. If you don’t mind, I’d like to make a suggestion. Try adding some tidbits about how you can help your next employer. Do you have a specific success rate with customers? Did you enhance productivity or reduce costs at the call center? Why do you love the automotive industry? I’ll bet there is a story there. Feel free to post again.
@dee.a.reinhardt Dee, I’d love to read that blog post, but the link was broken. Will you share it again. Thanks!
I love that you called it a “mini-resume” I’ve heard others call it a “networking card”
@dee.a.reinhardt Dee, I’d love to read that blog post, but the link was broken. Will you share it again. Thanks!
I love that you called it a “mini-resume” I’ve heard others call it a “networking card”
@Amanda.Drazin Amanda, this is a great value story. I love the specific results. Putting myself in a managers shoes, I’m thinking, “75% success rate! I want that too!” Nice work. Have you pitched this at any live networking events? I’m curious to see what the feedback has been.
@Amanda.Drazin Amanda, this is a great value story. I love the specific results. Putting myself in a managers shoes, I’m thinking, “75% success rate! I want that too!” Nice work. Have you pitched this at any live networking events? I’m curious to see what the feedback has been.
Gettin Carded – Hi Joshua, I’m Amanda and I’m a long-time grant writer and manager with a strong record of success looking to transition into a proposal management position in the private sector. I have an average 75% success rate for proposals that I lead development on and currently manage over $20 million in scientific research awards for budget and compliance for a state university graduate school. My successes reflect my ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, bringing them together to create winning proposals through strategy development, leadership and priority management. I thrive when I’m able to maximize program growth in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and look forward to bringing my skills and energy to a new venture.
Gettin Carded – I wrote a blog article about this for KCDEE – http://kcdee5.blogspot.com/2010/04/14-square-inches-of-space.html. It is important to have this mini resume / contact information at the ready whenever you are searching or building your brand. 5 of us at the agency were recently laid off and I prepared business cards that included our linkedin profile information on it for each of them.
Gettin Carded – Hi, I’m Pat and as a customer service professional who has done everything from being a front line customer service problem solver, trainer of new employees, supervisor of a call center team and manager of multi-million dollar inventory and projects. I love the automotive industry and am looking for a new opportunity that is connected with cars and trucks.
Yours is a great story, Joshua, of the truth that we must always be ready to give an effective regarding in what we specialize when someone asks and confirm it with our business card.
Blessings,
Gary in Toronto
Gettin Card reminds me that it is always important to get the other person’s card. I am transitioning from strictly product naming and packaging copywriting to marketing communications and programming for nonprofits, so I have a couple of cards. I know one artist who draws a different picture on each of his cards. bendowart namegirl
I love your post Gettin Carded and I found it extremely informative. Keep up the good work!
Gettin Carded – I am a passionate development professional working in the fields of arts and culture, community affairs and education. I enjoy the diversity of projects, thrill of deadlines and ability to find the common thread between funders’ philanthropic interests and making organizations applying for funds stand out. My life-long passion is film and media, which led me to contribute film reviews, festival coverage and articles on various aspects of cinema to several online film sites. In my next job, I am looking for an opportunity to offer my skills, experience and passion to a cutting-edge film organization dedicated to promoting knowledge and culture through the language of film to very diverse audiences.
Gettin Carded – My passion is to create visuals out of data, to help people understand ideas and be inspired. I love to draw and design logos. I understand technology and I value the power of human interaction. I work as a Program Manager for a software company where my goal is to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical people, to help them do their job more efficiently and feel productive at the end of the day. When I can get two people to finally start picking up the phone to talk to one another or better yet, meet in person, instead of relying on IM or email, that makes me happy.
Gettin Carded: Sports enthusiast who is passionate about helping the sports industry with internal communications. Looking for a job in the sports or communications industry in Detroit. Hockey and Detroit are my two passions along with sports and technology and helping start ups find their voices.
My elevator pitch is rather simple- “I’m Jason, I’m an online community manager and digital strategist. I’m part of a boutique agency called Convo Group, where we provide community management, digital marketing, and content strategy services to online B2C startups.”
Thanks, Joshua! Gettin’ carded — love it! I haven’t gotten carded in years! The people I work with all have one thing in common — they’re looking for something more in their career. I help them figure out what that “more” might be, and how best to get there. Sometimes, it’s staying where they are and making adjustments to their work environment. Sometimes it’s getting a new job in a whole new career field. Sometimes, it’s time to strike out on their own and find their place in the world. Whatever they decide, I’m there to support and encourage them, to kick butt if needed, and to help them always find the best path. Thanks!