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Is it a good idea to put a photo on your business card as an IT contractor in London?

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    Is it a good idea to put a photo on your business card as an IT contractor in London?

    Is it a good idea to put a photo on your business card as an IT contractor in London?

    I know it's normal in some countries and professions, but not sure about IT contracting in London.

    #2
    No

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      #3
      Is it a good idea to put a photo on your business card as an IT contractor in...

      No. It's not a good idea and it is not professional. I'm not aware of any country where it is considered normal, although I'm only basing that on my experiences in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia over the last couple of decades. Perhaps you have different experiences with IT professionals.

      Professions where it is acceptable to have your photograph on your card:
      1. Prostitution.
      …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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        #4
        A quick Google would have answered this question for you.

        Oddly there are number of sites that say yes but many of them are American and there are a lot of caveats around it as well.

        Bearing in mind business cards are not that useful for BoS contractors particularly with LinkedIn to hand it going to be a no.

        Unless you are Bob Shawadiwadi of course.
        Last edited by northernladuk; 3 August 2016, 22:36.
        'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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          #5
          I love this comment. Gotta love Americanisms.

          http://shepalearning.com/photo-on-business-card/

          There was a time when photos on business cards were associated with real estate agents’ cards, and the guy who owned the lube shop
          Last edited by northernladuk; 3 August 2016, 22:41.
          'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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            #6
            Originally posted by ujjain View Post
            Is it a good idea to put a photo on your business card as an IT contractor in London?

            I know it's normal in some countries and professions, but not sure about IT contracting in London.
            Originally posted by missinggreenfields View Post
            No
            Case closed.

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              #7
              Don't listen to the nay sayers, maybe you could start a new trend
              The Chunt of Chunts.

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                #8
                Yes
                And on your CV

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                  #9
                  Don't forget to caption your photo with "We do all codings"
                  When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TestMangler View Post
                    Don't forget to caption your photo with "We do all codings"
                    Bob Shawadiwadi

                    I do all codes. Much Quickness - Plenty Cheapness
                    'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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