Oy Vey! I Forgot My Resume!

When you are searching for a career change, timing is everything so it is important that you are always ready should an opportunity present itself, even when you least expect it.  Carrying a resume around with you everywhere you go can be a real drag and sometimes just plain inappropriate.  If you are attending a Bar Mitzvah or a wedding, what are you going to do, hold your resumes under your armpit while you hug and shake hands with everyone?  Jeesh, I hope not.  But, if you are searching for work, this would be the perfect time to have your resume handy.

A great way to always ensure you have a copy of your resume that doesn’t cost much money is by  creating a “Business Card Resume”.  There are many ways you can do this.  Of course you can always visit The Resume Bay and order them there however if you feel comfortable using the computer, I recommend visiting Vistaprint.com.  You can actually get 250 free cards from them which are decent quality, but if you just spend about $50 or so, you will end up with a pretty nice card on a thicker paper.

Keep the design on the conservative side unless you are interested in locating a position in an industry where bold design would have impact on the recipient.  If you prefer, call Vistaprint’s 800# and a member of their staff can work with you to create the design.  No, I don’t work for Vistaprint.

Another way to ensure preparedness is to keep an electronic copy with you at all times whether it is on a thumb drive or a memory card.  I still believe a business card has more marketing endurance and impact as it is tangible and shows some effort whereas an email shows no effort can be deleted with one click.  Using each one in tandem is the most effective.

Also, The Resume Bay offers free online storage for all your career documents.  Simply register for an account at www.theresumebay.us and start uploading.  This ensures that wherever you are, your resume, references, etc. are only a few clicks away.