1. Resumes or business cards with a photo on them are often placed on top of any pile of cards or resumes and are easier to locate later due to the fact that they usually have more color than the typical business card or standard resume.

2. Photos give prospects and prospective employers a chance to begin getting acquainted. People enjoy doing business with people and hiring people they know. In today's competitive environment that requires a great deal of trust or confidentiality and anything you can do to seem approachable is helpful.

3. A with your photo on it will help a new contact find you when they need your skills or help to differentiate you from a group of people. If you often make initial contact with people on the phone or via email, sending them a cubicle card with your photo on it before you meet in person is a thoughtful gesture.

4. Photos add color and interest to an otherwise boring card.