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Part 1 ➤ Plan to Succeed

Underscore to Win

A networking card is not a substitute for a resume; it’s a marketing tool
in its own right. When asked to submit a resume, send the real thing,
not a networking card. And when you send out your resume, you don’t
need to include a networking card. Harold had many years in fiscal
Job-Hunt Hint management, both in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Because
he wanted his next job to be in the nonprofit arena, he wrote a resume
When having conversations with (following) that highlighted his nonprofit experience. Then he created
members of your network, ask a networking card (following) that included a Job Objective and
your friends if they know of any- Summary of Qualifications, both of which underscored his desire to
one else you should talk to work for a nonprofit organization.
about your career move. In that
A networking card serves as a capsule of the very best you have to offer.
way, you’ll continue to build It says who you are, what you want, and why you should have it.
your network. Pretty good for a little card!

Harold Buzwell’s networking card.

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