JIST Cards
A mini-resume
JIST
 Small version of a résumé.
 Leave behind
 Format:
 3x5 or postcard size
They work!
 90% of people receiving JIST cards
form a positive impression of the
writer within 30 seconds
 80% of employers say they would
be willing to interview the person
behind the JIST card, even if they
did not have a job opening.
 They make you stand out from the
crowed– not everyone creates a
JIST card.
How to use a JIST card
 Get your name out there!
 Attach to your résumé or application
 Enclose in a thank-you note
 Given to friends, relatives, etc to hand out to
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others.
Sent to local businesses
Posted on supermarket bulletin board
Put on car windshields
Attached to emails
Writing the JIST card
 Type name at top or center of card
 Use bold text to make it stand out
 Give ways for employer to contact you
 Phone number, email
 Give a broad job objective
 List years of experience
 Detail education or training
 Showcase job-related skills
 Include accomplishments and numbers to support them
 End with key adaptive skills
My JIST Card