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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
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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 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