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                     ... MAIN MENU ...

 1. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME -- Select this option if you want
    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 prestigous last employer.

 2. TARGETED RESUME -- 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 when you
    are concentrating on a specific job, or have had very
    little past work experience.

 3. VIEW A RESUME -- Select this option to preview your
    resume before printing.

 4. PRINT RESUME -- Select this option to print
    completed resume to printer or to disk file. If
    sending to printer, make sure you have first selected
    the type of printer you will be using (Option #6).

 5. UTILITIES -- The three utility options are:

          A) MODIFY SCREEN POSITIONS -- This is a very
          usefull utility that allows you to change the
          order of Past Employers, Education, Capabilities,
          and Achievements. You may insert a blank screen/
          field, delete an existing screen/field, or swap
          positions of existing screens/fields. While
          there are many possible uses for this utility,
          it is most beneficial in updating your resume
          after changing jobs.

          B) SELECT DELIMINATOR CHARACTER -- This allows
          you to select the type of character that is
          used to mark the beginning of each new job
          duty, achievment, and ability on your printed
          resume. The default and preferred character is
          ■. However, some printers are unable to print
          this character. If your printer will not print
          ■, 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 ■,
          your printer must be using the IBM character
          set.

          C) SHELL TO DOS -- Allows you to perform DOS
          functions such as copying and erasing files
          without having to exit Resume Master. Type
          EXIT to return to Resume Master.

 6. SELECT PRINTER --
                       LASER -- Select to print on a
                       HP compatible laser printer

                       IBM/EPSON -- Select for
                       dot-matrix printers that are IBM
                       or Epson compatible.

                       GENERIC -- If your resume is
                       printed with strange characters
                       or you get unexpected results
                       after using the LASER or IBM/EPSON
                       printer mode, select the GENERIC
                       print mode. You will not get
                       underlining or "highlighted" text,
                       so use only as a last resort.

 L = LOAD FILE -- Load an existing file.

 S = SAVE FILE -- Save file you are currently working on.

 N = NEW FILE -- Clear current resume and begin a new one.

 E = EXIT -- Exit RESUME MASTER

 <F1> = HELP -- Press the F1 key to initiate on-screen help.
                On-screen help is available throughout
                RESUME MASTER.

                ... PERSONAL INFORMATION ...

 This screen should be self-explanatory. Simply fill in
 the input boxes as presented.

 NOTE: If an item does not apply, or you do not want it
       listed on your resume, then simply leave it blank
       and it will not print. DO NOT enter things like
       N/A or None. For example, if you do not want to
       be contacted at work, leave the input box
       "Work Phone:" blank.

                     ... JOB TARGET ...

 Enter the position that you are applying for -- such
 as Assistant Manager.

 NOTE: In place of a specific job target, you may use a
       general statement like, "Data Processing Position".
       This approach should at least get your resume to
       the right department.

       If you do not have any particular job or department
       in mind, a statement like, "Position Commensurate
       With My Experience And Abilities", will suffice or
       simply leave it blank and it will not print.

                     ... EMPLOYMENT ...

 This screen should be self-explanatory. Simply fill in
 the input boxes on the screen.

 NOTE: If you have not had three past employers, then
       leave blank any sections that do not apply and
       they will not print. ALWAYS list at least one
       employer, even if it is for babysitting,
       yardwork, community service, etc.

       On CHRONOLOGICAL resumes, a "■" marks the start of
       each job duty. There are 4 job duties for each
       employer. Each job duty can be up to 2 lines long.
       On any job duty that is only one line long, skip the
       second line and go to the next job duty.

                     ... ACHIEVMENTS ...

 List up to 8 of your past achievments. If you cannot
 think of 8 achievments, then leave the rest blank.
 An easy way to determine what could be listed as an
 achievement is to pretend to start the sentence with
 the phrase "I HAVE ..." and see if it makes sence.

 EXAMPLES: (I HAVE) Managed a staff of 12 employees.
           (I HAVE) Designed residential buildings.

 NOTE: A "■" marks the start of each achievment.
       You may list up to 8 achievments. Each
       achievment can be up to 2 lines long. On any
       achievment that is only one line long, skip
       the second line and go to the next achievment.

                    ... CAPABILITIES ...

 List up to 8 of your Capabilities. If you cannot
 think of 8 Capabilities, then leave the rest blank.
 An easy way to determine what could be listed as an
 capability is to pretend to start the sentence with
 the phrase "I AM ..." or "I CAN ..." and see if it
 makes sence.

 EXAMPLES: (I AM) Able to work independently.
           (I CAN) Program in several different
                   languages including COBAL and "C".

 NOTE: A "■" marks the start of each capability.
       You may list up to 8 Capabilities. Each
       capability can be up to 2 lines long. On any
       capability that is only one line long, skip
       the second line and go to the next capability.

                     ... EDUCATION ...

 LAST YEAR ATTENDED: Year graduated or last year
 attended.

 MAJOR: If you had no major, leave blank.

 DEGREE: If you received no degree, leave blank.

 NOTE: If you did not attend 3 schools, leave
       remaining sections blank.

   MODIFY SCREEN POSITIONS -- This is a very
   usefull utility that allows you to change the
   order of Past Employers, Education, Capabilities,
   and Achievements. You may insert a blank screen/
   field, delete an existing screen/field, or swap
   positions of existing screens/fields. While
   there are many possible uses for this utility,
   it is most beneficial in updating your resume
   after changing jobs. For example, let's say you
   are currently working for ABC Automotive. You
   create a resume, and as ABC Automotive is your
   current employer, it is the first employer
   listed under the Experience or Work History
   section of your resume. Listed as your second-
   most recent employer is Bud's Transmission --
   Johnson Brakes is listed as your third-most
   recent employer. You send out several
   resumes and are soon hired by Wilson Car Care.
   You soon decide that this is not the job for
   you and you decide to update your resume and
   seek employment elsewhere. However, your resume
   shows ABC Automotive as your current employer.
   Your resume should be changed to reflect the new
   order of your past employers -- Wilson Car Care,
   ABC Automotive, and Bud's Transmission. As Johnson
   Brakes is now fourth on the list, it should no
   longer be listed on your resume. Normally, you
   would have to fill out new screens for all your
   past employers to reflect these changes. However,
   this utility provides a quick alternative. Simply
   insert a blank screen (using the ENTER key) at
   position one. ABC Automotive will be automatically
   moved to down position 2, and Bud's Transmission
   will be moved down to position 3. Simply fill in the
   information for Wilson Car Care on the now empty
   screen for Current/Most Recent Employer and you're
   all set. It works the same way for the schools
   you attended listed under the Education section.

                   ... LOAD FILE ...

 The Load File Screen allows you to load an existing
 data file to edit. 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 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 edit.
               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 edit, TAB over to "< Accept >"
                (it will begin blinking) and press
                ENTER to confirm your selection. The
                data file will then be opened and you will
                be returned to the main menu.

 Path: -- This is the location that the selected data file
          will be retrieved 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 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,
          if any, 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.

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 You may specify the data file you want load or create
 at the command line. To load/create a data file at the
 command line, 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. If you want to
 create a data file or open an existing data file at a
 different path than where the RESUME MASTER program is
 located, be sure and preceed the filename with the
 desired path. For example, if the RESUME MASTER program
 is on a disk on drive A:, but you want to create a data
 file called MYFILE.DAT on the disk in drive B:, then at
 the DOS prompt, enter RESUME B:\MYFILE.DAT.

                  ... SAVE FILE ...

 The Save File Screen allows you to save the resume
 you are currently working on to disk.

 The File Input Screen consists of four parts:


 Filename: --  Enter the name of the file you wish the
               resume to be saved under. You may save
               your resume under a different filename
               if desired. For example, if you are
               currently working with file "MINE.DAT",
               and want to make some changes but still
               leave the original file intact, then load
               file "MINE.DAT", make your changes, and
               save it under a different filename,
               such as "MINE2.DAT".

               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 your resume saved under, TAB over
                to "< Accept >" (it will begin blinking) and
                press ENTER to confirm your selection. If
                the file already exists, you will be
                prompted whether or not to overwrite it.
                The resume will then be saved and you will
                be returned to the main menu.

 Path: -- This is the location that the selected data file
          will be stored. 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 you want it stored at a different path,
          then first change the path setting to the
          desired path then enter the filename to save
          the file under.

 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.