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Resume Master Deluxe v4.0
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RESUME MASTER DELUXE |
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"For that winning edge in |
today's job market" |
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Resume Master Deluxe |
Shareware Version 4.0 |
(C) Copyright, |
Whirlwind Technologies, |
1991-1994. |
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND DAMAGES
REGISTRATION FORM
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 1
INSTALLING RESUME MASTER DELUXE ............................... 2
STARTING RESUME MASTER DELUXE ................................. 2
MAIN MENU
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME .................................. 3
TARGETED RESUME ....................................... 5
VIEW/CUSTOMIZE RESUME (Registered Version) ............ 7
PRINT RESUME
TO PRINTER .................................... 8
TO DISK FILE .................................. 9
SELECT PRINTER ............................... 10
PRINT OPTIONS (Registered Version) ........... 11
FILE FUNCTIONS ....................................... 11
LOAD FILE
SAVE FILE
NEW FILE
UTILITIES
REARRANGE RESUME ............................. 12
SELECT DELIMINATOR CHARACTER ................. 13
SHELL TO DOS ................................. 13
COVER LETTER (Registered Version) .................... 14
SCRATCH PAD (Registered Version) ..................... 15
HELP SCREENS (F1 KEY) ........................................ 16
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND DAMAGES
By accessing and/or using Resume Master Deluxe, you
indicate acceptance of the following terms:
Resume Master Deluxe is provided "as is" without
warranty of any kind. Whirlwind Technologies and its
suppliers disclaim all warranties, either expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for any
particular purpose and any warranty against
infringement, with regard to Resume Master Deluxe.
In no event shall Whirlwind Technologies or its
suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever arising
out of the use of or inability to use this Whirlwind
Technologies product.
REGISTRATION FORM
________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
1) Disk containing the latest registered version of
Resume Master Deluxe. Registered version enhancements
include:
* Text editor for writing cover letters, viewing
resume, customizing resume, and optionally printing
modified version.
* Scratch Pad to keep track of to-do list, appointments,
employer addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
* Print options to allow including the statements:
- Employer Phone Number And Contact Available Upon
Request
- Business / Professional References Available Upon
Request
- Personal References Available Upon Request
- Date Stamp (Date Resume Printed)
- Two user-defined statements
2) Unlimited technical support via: U.S. Mail,
Compuserve: 71742,3632, and America Online: WWindTech.
3) Notification and reduced price for all future upgrades.
4) Legal right to continue using Resume Master Deluxe.
Registration permits a user the license to use Resume
Master Deluxe only on a single computer. Unauthorized
duplication or distribution of the registered version is
strictly prohibited.
________________________________________________________
To register Resume Master Deluxe, complete this
registration form and send it along with a check or
money order made out to Whirlwind Technologies to:
Whirlwind Technologies, P.O. Box 1063, Van, TX 75790
You can also register by credit card or through Compuserve.
See the next page for details.
________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FORM (cont...)
______________________________________________________________________
CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY:
You can order with MC, Visa, Amex, or Discover from Public
(software) Library by calling 800-2424-PSL or 713-524-6394 or by
FAX to 713-524-6398 or by CIS Email to 71355,470. You can also mail
credit card orders to PsL at P.O. Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705.
The product number is #11143.
<< The Above Numbers Are For Orders Only >>
Any questions about the status of the shipment of the order,
refunds, registration options, product details, technical support,
volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc., must be
directed to Whirlwind Technologies at P.O. Box 1063, Van, TX 75790.
To insure that you get the latest version, PsL will notify us the
day of your order and we will ship the product directly to you.
COMPUSERVE:
You may purchase the registered version through Compuserve. To
register, GO SWREG. Resume Master Deluxe's Registration ID is
#1938. The registration price will be charged to your Compuserve
account.
INTRODUCTION Page 1
Resume Master Deluxe is a powerful resume generating
tool that will give you the winning edge you need in
today's competetive job market. Easy-to-use and menu
driven, Resume Master Deluxe prompts you to to enter
information about yourself, your past work history, your
education, etc. It then takes this information, formats
it, then prints it out to create a very professional-
looking customized one-page resume.
Resume Master Deluxe allows you create your choice of
either a chronological resume or a targeted resume.
This permits you to choose the resume type that will
work best for you based on your own personal background.
You may also send a copy of your completed resume to a
disk file. This allows you to customize your resume by
reading it into a word processing program or text
editor and making minor changes or additions there.
The registered version includes a fully functional text
editor that is the basis for the following features:
A Cover Letter designer for preparing that all important
cover letter; View/Customize resume feature that allows
you to view your resume before printing and optionally
modify your resume beyond what is permitted within the
main program. A Scratch Pad for keeping track of to-do
list, telephone numbers, employer information, etc.
The registered version includes a Report Options feature
which allows you to select which comments, if any, that will
be printed at the bottom of your resume. You may even define
two of your own comment or include a date stamp (date resume
is printed).
Additional features include: Ability to rearrange the
contents of your resume without having to retype; On-
screen Help System; On-disk User's Manual; Support for
any printer; More.
INSTALLING RESUME MASTER DELUXE Page 2
1. Insert Disk 1 - Setup in a floppy drive.
2. Enter the command A:INSTALL (or B:INSTALL) and press
the [ENTER] key.
3. Follow the simple instructions as they appear on the
screen.
STARTING RESUME MASTER DELUXE
Attach to the directory where the Resume Master
Deluxe program is located (the default is C:\RMD40).
You may start the program by simply typing the word
RESUME or you may specify the name of the data file you
you want to use at the same time you start Resume
Master Deluxe. To specify the data file you want to
use, simply enter the filename after the word RESUME.
For example, at the DOS prompt, enter RESUME MYFILE.DAT.
The RESUME MASTER program will load and the file
MYFILE.DAT will be created, or if it already exists, it
will be opened for editing.
One last thing -- no matter what filename you give
your data file, it will be changed so the last four
characters in the filename are ".DAT". So entering
"MYFILE" or "MYFILE.TXT" will both result in a file
named "MYFILE.DAT".
USING MONOCHROME COLORS ON A COLOR MONITOR
If you are using a color monitor, the program
automatically determines that and it is run in color.
However, if you are using a color monitor but want to
run Resume Master Deluxe in monochrome (black and
white), use the switch /M when loading Resume Master
Deluxe. Make sure /M is the last thing you enter before
pressing the RETURN key. For example: RESUME /M or
RESUME MYFILE.DAT /M.
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME Page 3
Select this option to create or edit a chronological-
type resume. A chronological-type resume emphasizes
career growth and past employers. Best used when your
job target ties in directly to your past work experience,
or you had a prestigious last employer.
After selecting chronological resume from the main
menu, you will get the submenu like the one shown below.
|---------------|
| Personal Info |
| Employment 1 |
| Employment 2 |
| Employment 3 |
| Education |
| Job Target |
|---------------|
These are the screens that must be filled out in
order to complete your chronological resume. If you
are starting from scratch, you would want to select
Personal Info, and proceed through all the other
screens in order. However, if you have previously
created the resume and simply need to edit it, this
menu allows you to go directly to the screen that
contains the information that needs to be changed.
Pressing the ESC key will take you back to the main menu.
After selecting which screen you want to go to, you will
be taken to that screen and then you simply proceed to
type in the information that is asked of you. The help
screens (F1 key) can give you additional information on
how to do this.
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME (cont ...) Page 4
While entering the information for your chronological-type
resume, in addition to the normal editing functions
like left and right arrow keys, backspace, delete, etc.,
you also have the following editing options:
Key(s) Function Performed
CTRL + LEFT ARROW KEY ... Move left one word.
CTRL + RIGHT ARROW KEY .. Move right one word.
HOME ........ Takes you to first character in field.
END ......... Takes you to the last character in field.
RETURN ...... Takes you to the next field. If at last
field, prompts you whether or not to
accept screen contents.
TAB ......... Takes you to next field.
SHIFT + TAB . Takes you to previous field.
CTRL + C .... Clears or Erases the field
CTRL + R .... Restores field to the value it had
when the file was first loaded, OR,
if saved since then, to the value it
had the last time the file was saved.
CTRL + A .... Restores all fields on screen to the
values they had when the file was first
loaded, OR, if saved since then, to the
values they had the last time the file
was saved. Will first show you what
changes would be made and prompt you
to confirm.
CTRL + N .... Takes you to the next screen. This is
quicker than escaping to the main menu
and making your selection there.
CTRL + P .... Takes you to the previous screen. Once
again, this is quicker than escaping
to the main menu and making your choice
there.
ESC ......... Returns you to the main menu
TARGETED RESUME Page 5
Select this option to create or edit a targeted-
type resume. A targeted-type resume allows you to
custom-tailor your resume to a specific job. De-emphasizes
past work experience. Best used when you are concentrating
on a specific job, or have had very little past work
experience.
After selecting chronological resume from the main
menu, you will get the submenu like the one shown below.
|---------------|
| Personal Info |
| Employment 1 |
| Employment 2 |
| Employment 3 |
| Education |
| Capabilities |
| Achievements |
| Job Target |
|---------------|
These are the screens that must be filled out in
order to complete your targeted resume. Please note
that capabilities and achievements are each separated
into two screens. Choosing either option takes you to
the first of the two screens, respectively. If you
are starting from scratch, you would want to select
Personal Info, and proceed through all the other
screens in order. However, if you have previously
created the resume and simply need to edit it, this
menu allows you to go directly to the screen that
contains the information that needs to be changed.
Pressing the ESC key will take you back to the main menu.
After selecting which screen you want to go to, you will
be taken to that screen and then you simply proceed to
type in the information that is asked of you. The help
screens (F1 key) can give you additional information on
how to do this.
TARGETED RESUME (cont ...) Page 6
While entering the information for your targeted-type
resume, in addition to the normal editing functions
like left and right arrow keys, backspace, delete, etc.,
you also have the following editing options:
Key(s) Function Performed
CTRL + LEFT ARROW KEY ... Move left one word.
CTRL + RIGHT ARROW KEY .. Move right one word.
HOME ........ Takes you to first character in field.
END ......... Takes you to the last character in field.
RETURN ...... Takes you to the next field. If at last field,
prompts you whether or not to accept screen
contents.
TAB ......... Takes you to next field.
SHIFT + TAB . Takes you to previous field.
CTRL + C .... Clears or Erases the field
CTRL + R .... Restores field to the value it had
when the file was first loaded, OR,
if saved since then, to the value it
had the last time the file was saved.
CTRL + A .... Restores all fields on screen to the
values they had when the file was first
loaded, OR, if saved since then, to the
values they had the last time the file
was saved. Will first show you what
changes would be made and prompt you
to confirm.
CTRL + N .... Takes you to the next screen. This is
quicker than escaping to the main menu
and making your selection there.
CTRL + P .... Takes you to the previous screen. Once
again, this is quicker than escaping
to the main menu and making your choice
there.
ESC ......... Returns you to the main menu
VIEW/CUSTOMIZE RESUME Page 7
<< AVAILABLE IN REGISTERED VERSION ONLY >>
Loads your chronological or targeted resume into the text
editor allowing you to view and/or customize your resume.
This feature can be used as a simple print preview
function or you can modify your resume beyond what is
allowed within the main program. The modified file may
then be saved to disk or printed from the text editor.
The chronological resume is always loaded as file
PREVIEW.CHR. The targeted resume is loaded as file
PREVIEW.TAR. If you make any changes and want to save
your file, be sure and save the file under a new name
using the text editor's Save As menu command.
PRINT RESUME TO PRINTER Page 8
********************* IMPORTANT *************************
* *
* Before printing, be sure you have selected which type *
* of printer you will be using. This is done by way of *
* the Select Printer option under the Print Resume menu.*
* *
*********************************************************
Select Print Resume from the main menu. Then select the
type of resume you want to print from the the sub-menu,
either chronological or targeted. Select Printer, from
the next sub-menu to send your resume to your printer.
Finally, enter the number of copies you want printed.
The default is 1 copy.
If you are printing to a dot-matrix printer, you
will be prompted whether you want to print on
forms (computer paper) or on single sheets of paper.
If you select single sheets, the program will pause
before each copy to allow you to load the printer
with a new sheet of paper.
******************* IMPORTANT NOTES *************************
* *
* 1. When printing multiple copies to a dot-matrix *
* printer, some printers will print each sucessive *
* copy one line down from the last, meaning that if *
* the first line of the first copy starts on line 3, *
* then the first line of the second copy will start *
* on line 4, and so on. If you are printing only 2 or *
* 3 copies at a time, this should not be a problem. *
* However, if you need more than 2 or 3 copies and *
* you printer is behaving in the above-mentioned *
* manner, you will be better off to break your *
* printing down into sets of 2 or 3 copies. *
* *
* 2. When printing in generic mode (meaning you selected *
* Generic under the Select Printer option), be sure and *
* remember to manually rest the printer before printing. *
* To do this, simply turn the printer off, then back *
* on again. *
* *
*************************************************************
PRINT RESUME TO DISK FILE Page 9
Select this option to send your completed resume to
a disk file. The file you create can then be read into
a word processor, text editor, desktop publisher, etc.
for customizing it to your exact taste. You can even use
the text editor included with Resume Master Deluxe. You
might want to add additional information, such as
expanding on previous employers, education, etc. If
your program has the capabilities, you might want to
change the font size or type of font, underline or bold
text, etc.
Please note that resumes printed to a disk file
cannot be read back into Resume Master. These
are strictly used for importing into other programs.
The data files, files ending in ".DAT", are the
files used by Resume Master for storing your resume
information.
Select Print Resume from the main menu. Then select the
type of resume you want to print from the the sub-menu,
either chronological or targeted. Select Disk from the
the next sub-menu to send your resume to a disk file.
Finally, enter the name of the file you want your resume
saved under.
SELECT PRINTER Page 10
Select Select Printer from the Print Resume Menu.
The three printer set-ups are explained below.
DOT MATRIX/INK JET - Select this option when
printing to a dot matrix or ink jet printer.
Your printer may need to be in either Epson or
IBM mode to get bold text, underlining etc. Most
printers operate or can operate in one or both of
these modes, even non-Epson and non-IBM printers.
Your best bet is to first try printing to your
printer as it is currently set-up. If it doesn't
print properly -- you don't get underlining or bold
text, or you get funny looking characters, then you
are not in Epson or IBM mode. Consult your printer
manual to see if your printer is capable of
printing in Epson or IBM mode. If so, make the
necessary changes and try again. If not, select the
Generic print mode.
LASER - Select this option if you are printing
to a laser printer. It should work for all
Hewlett-Packard compatible laser printers. If,
for some reason, it doesn't print properly, select
the Generic print mode.
GENERIC - If your resume is printed with strange
characters or you get unexpected results after
using the Dot Matrix/Ink Jet or Laser printer mode,
select the Generic print mode. You will not get
underlining or bold text, so use only as a last
resort.
You only have to choose a printer mode once. Resume
Master Deluxe will continue to use the selected print
mode until it is changed again.
PRINT OPTIONS
<< AVAILABLE IN REGISTERED VERSION ONLY >>
Select Print Options from the Print Resume menu.
Select which comments, if any, that will be printed at
the bottom of your resume. You may choose to include a
date stamp (date resume is printed) included on you
printed resume. You can even define up to two of your
own comments.
FILE FUNCTIONS Page 11
LOAD FILE/SAVE FILE (File Input Screen)
When you select Load File or Save File from the File
Functions menu, a File Input Screen will appear. The File
Input Screen allows you to either load a data file to
edit or to save a file to disk, depending on whether
you selected Load File or Save File. Data files
are the files that contain the information that will
be printed on your resume, such as your name, address,
past employers, etc. Each data file will allow you to
create one chronological-type resume and one targeted-
type resume. Resume Master Deluxe allows you to create and
work with as many data files as you want.
The File Input Screen consists of four parts:
Filename: -- Enter the name of the file you wish to
load or the name of the file you
want to save your resume under.
All data files must end in ".DAT". A
directory listing is provided in the middle
of the File Input Screen that lists all
RESUME MASTER data files that exist at the
current path.
< Accept > -- After you have entered the name of the file
you want to load or save, TAB over to
"< Accept >" (it will begin blinking) and
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Path: -- This is the location that the selected data file
will be stored or loaded from. The path consists
of the drive (A:,B:,C:,or D:) and may also contain
one or more directories (E.G. C:\RMASTER\DATAFILES).
The Directory Listing lists all data files that
exist at this path. If you want to save a data
file and want it stored at a different path,
or you wish to retrieve an existing data file that
is located at a different path, simply change the
path setting and press the ENTER key. The
Directory Listing will then be updated to
reflect the data files that exist at the new path.
Directory Listing -- The Directory Listing list all
DATA files, if any, that exist at
the current path. These files are
listed between the two horizontal
lines on the File Input Screen.
NEW FILE
Select this option to clear the current resume and to
begin creating a new one from scratch.
UTILITIES Page 12
REARRANGE RESUME -- This is a very useful utility that
allows you to modify the position of Past Employers,
Education, Capabilities, and Achievements. You do so by
inserting, deleting, or swapping existing screens/fields.
The term "screens/fields" refers to what is being
modified. If you are modifying the position of one of
your employers, then this utility effects all the fields
that are contained within it (company, job duties, etc.).
Same thing with education. If you are modifying
capabilities or achievements, then it effects each
individual capability or achievement. In other words, it
effects individual fields.
INSERT - To insert a blank screen/field, simply
move (using the cursor keys) to the desired
insert position and press the ENTER key. All
screens/fields at and below this position will
be moved down one position. The bottom-most
screen/field will be removed altogether.
DELETE - To delete an existing screen/field, move
to the desired delete position and press the
DELETE key. This screen/field will be deleted
and all screens/fields below it will be moved up
one position.
SWAP - This option will normally be used only for
capabilities and achievements. For the moment,
let's pretend we are working with capabilities.
First, decide which two capabilities you want
to swap. Let's say we want to swap the position
of capability number 7 with capability number 2.
Now move to one of these two positions, it
doesn't matter which. We will move to position 2.
Once there, press the SPACEBAR. The text will now
be highlighted or change colors. Now move down to
position 7. As you move, notice that the text that
was originally in position 2 moves along with the
cursor bar. What is actually happening is that as
you move, the text that was in position 2 is being
swapped with the text in the highlight bar. When
the highlight bar is at position 3, capabilities
2 and 3 have been swapped, when the highlight bar
is at position 4, capabilities 2 and 4 have been
swapped. Do not worry, these "swaps" are only
temporary and are not made permanent until you
press the ENTER key. When you have moved to
position 7, you will see that capabilities 2 and
7 have swapped places, which is what we wanted.
Press the ENTER key to make this change permanent.
Pressing the ESC key at any point will abort the
swap process.
The rearrange resume utility will probably be most
useful when you change jobs and need to move all your
past employers down one position to make room for your
new job. To do this, use the INSERT option at position 1.
UTILITIES (continued ...) Page 13
SELECT DELIMINATOR CHARACTER - This function allows
you to select the type of character that is
used to mark the beginning of each new job
duty, achievement, and ability on your printed
resume. The default and preferred character is
a small square. However, some printers are unable to
print this character. If your printer will not print
this char., then select deliminator character *.
Before doing this, you might want to check your
printer manual. Some printers are capable of
printing different character sets. To print the square,
your printer must be using the IBM character
set. To change your deliminator character, press
the spacebar to toggle between the square and the *.
Press the ENTER key to accept the new value and
return to the main menu. Pressing ESC retains
the old value and returns you to the main menu.
SHELL TO DOS - This utility allows you to perform
DOS commands such as copying and erasing files
without having to exit Resume Master Deluxe. After
selecting Shell to DOS under the Utilities menu,
you will temporarily leave the program and a DOS
prompt will appear. Perform your DOS commands, then
when you are ready to return to Resume Master Deluxe,
type the word EXIT.
COVER LETTER Page 14
<< AVAILABLE IN REGISTERED VERSION ONLY >>
Loads the text editor with the cover letter template
file, TEMPLATE. This template provides you with the
suggested format for your cover letter. If you wish, you
may modify this template file to customize it to your
liking. After completing your cover letter, be sure to
do a Save As from the text editor's File menu and name
the file something other than TEMPLATE or your template
will be overwritten by your newly created cover letter.
An example cover letter is included with the package
and may be loaded into the text editor to help in
designing your own cover letter. The file name of the
example cover letter is EXAMPLE.LTR.
COVER LETTER DESIGN TIPS:
It is very important to always include a cover letter
with your resume. A cover letter specifically points out
the intentions behind your resume, allows you to
emphasize specific details about yourself that relate to
the company or position in question, and most
importantly, gives your resume a "personal touch" that
sets it apart from resumes without cover letters.
A cover letter should be precise and to the point. It
should never be over one page in length. If you know the
name of the person who will be reviewing your resume,
address it to him or her directly.
SCRATCH PAD Page 15
<< AVAILABLE IN REGISTERED VERSION ONLY >>
Loads the text editor with the file SCRATCH.PAD. Use
this file to keep track of your to-do list, telephone
numbers, appointments, employer addresses, etc.
This file is already setup to enter all of this
information. However, you can easily modify the file to
custom-tailor it to your liking.
HELP SCREENS (F1 KEY) Page 16
While using Resume Master Deluxe, you can get on-screen
help at almost any point in the program by pressing the
F1 key.
The following actions can be performed while the help
screen is being displayed:
Key(s) Function Performed
ESC ................. Removes help screen from display
Home ................ Takes you to the beginning of the help
screen.
End ................. Takes you to the end of the help
screen.
Page Up ............. Scrolls up one page
Page Down ........... Scrolls down one page
The up arrow key .... Scrolls up one line
The down arrow key .. Scrolls down one line
