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Three reasons to remember your business card

Don't underestimate the daily commute as a great way to network.

Have you ever been to a concert and met someone interesting who also happens to work in the same industry as you?

Or perhaps it was after a school recital when it suddenly dawned on you that the proud parent in the seat along side yours was also the director of a company you were looking to work for?

If this has happened to you or perhaps something similar then it might be a good idea to come up with a viable communications solution.

And while carrying a green business card with you at all times may seem like overkill it could also boost your career opportunities.

With this in mind it might be time to start seeing social events both in and outside the workplace as a way to extend the reach of your networking efforts.

In order to make that happen we have devised a list of places where carrying a business card with you is an absolute must.

The first cab of the rank is the cocktail party because even if you are attending with friends, you never know who they might introduce you to.

In second place is the annual business golfing tournament - as the sport of choice among senior executives, making sure you tee off a conversation with your own valuable contact information may mean the difference between a promotion and being passed over for another candidate.

An unlikely contender, but still vital to career growth is our third event - the daily commute.

It is amazing what you will overhear other passengers talking about and word-of-mouth evidence seems to suggest that genuine partnerships can be made on your way to the office.

Finally, never forget the way parents naturally gravitate to one another at the park, shopping centres and even the local doctor's office.

Children are a great ice-breaker and can also be a valuable insight into the lives of their rather influential parents.