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|How to use ResumeMaker
A self-paced tutorial
which is the easiest
and best way to get an
overview of how to use
ResumeMaker's powerful
features.






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|Select Name
As you create resumes,
letters, target com-
panies, and appoint-
ments, they will be
associated with the
selected name which 
will appear at the top 
of the screen.  Use
this menu option to
select, add, or delete
a person's name or to
edit name information.
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|Make a Resume
You can create three 
types of resumes with
numerous formats.  Use
this menu option to 
create your resumes and
then to edit, view, 
print, or redesign your
resumes.  You can also
import or export com-
plete resumes.
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|Target Companies
You can keep track of
the companies you are
targeting in your job
search.  Use this menu
option to manage target
company information,
contacts, and associ-
ated activities.
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|Letters and Printing
You can create a 
variety of letters
using the built-in word
processor.  Or, use the
unique Guided Letters
system to create
professionally written
letters tailored just
for you.
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|Appointment Calendar
Use this menu option to
manage your busy
schedule during your 
job search.  You can
keep track of appoint-
ment dates, times, 
names, and other 
reminders.  Use the
address book to note
contacts and referrals.
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|ResumeMaker Settings
Use this menu option to
identify the printer 
you have, the storage
drive to be used when
saving resumes and
letters, and to custom-
ize ResumeMaker for 
your use.
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|Quit
Quit ResumeMaker and
return to DOS.
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|Select Name from List
Select a name that has
already been entered. 
All resumes, letters,
target companies, and
appointments assoc-
iated with that name
will then be available.
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|Add a Name
Add a new name to 
begin creating resumes,
letters, target com-
panies, and appoint-
ments for that name.
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|Delete a Name
Delete a name that has
already been entered. 
This will delete all
resumes, letters, 
target companies, and
appointments assoc-
iated with that name.
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|Edit Name Information
Change information for
a name that has 
already been entered.
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|Create New Resume
Begin creating a new 
resume or create a new
version of an existing
resume for the name
shown at the top of
the screen.



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|Select Resume
Select a resume from 
the list of resumes  
already created for the
person's name shown at
the top of the screen.
The selected resume 
name appears just below
the person's name at 
the top of the screen.
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|Edit Resume Information
Make permanent changes
to existing resume in-
formation that has been
entered in the selected
resume.
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|Change Resume Design
Modify how the 
selected resume will
appear when printed,
including page set-
tings, style, titles,
layout, and spacing.
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|View Resume
Display a full-screen
or condensed detailed
preview of the resume
that has been selected.
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|Print Resume
Print the resume that
has been selected.
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|Export Resumes
Export resume(s) for
the name shown at the
top of the screen.
Send resume(s) to
diskette for future
use.
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|Import Resumes
Import resume(s) for
the name shown at the
top of the screen.  Re-
trieve resume(s) from
diskette for use.
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|Delete a Resume
Delete a resume that
has already been 
entered for the name
shown at the top of the
screen.
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|One Resume
Export one complete
resume to a diskette.


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|Group of Resumes
Export a group of
selected resumes to a
diskette.
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|All Resumes
Export all resumes 
entered for the name
shown at the top of the
screen to a diskette.
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|One Resume
Import one complete
resume from diskette.


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|Group of Resumes
Import a group of 
selected resumes from
a diskette.
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|All Resumes
Import all resumes from
a diskette for the name
shown at the top of the
screen.
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|Add Target Company
Enter information, con-
tacts, or activities   
for a target company.
The new company will be
added to the list of 
targeted companies 
for the person's name 
shown at the top of the
screen.
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|Select Target Company
Select a target company
that has already been
entered for the name
shown at the top of the
screen.
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|Edit/View 
Change or view infor-
mation, contacts or    
activities for the
target company shown
at the top of the
screen.
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|Print Activity Log
Print an activity log
for a target company 
or companies.
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|Delete Target Company
Delete a target company
that has already been
entered.
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|Select Company from List
Select a Target Company
from a list of entered
companies.
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|Select Contact from List
Select a Target Company
by selecting a Contact
from a list of entered 
contacts.
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|Target Company Information
Edit or view infor-
mation for the target
company shown at the 
top of the screen.

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|Contacts
Edit or view infor-
mation for a contact
associated with the
target company shown at
the top of the screen.
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|Activity Log
Edit or view the 
activity log for the
target company shown at
the top of the screen.
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|One Target Company
Print an activity log
for one target company.

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|Group of Companies
Print an activity log
for a group of target
companies.
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|All Companies
Print an activity log
for all target com-
panies.
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|Write a Guided Letter
Write a new letter
using Guided Letters
for assistance.  You
can build a letter by 
choosing from a series
of paragraphs written
by experts.
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|Word Processor
Use ResumeMaker's full
word processing abili-
ties to create or edit
a letter.  Or, edit a
letter already created
with the Guided Letters
feature.
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|Print a Letter
Print the letter you
select from a list.
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|Print Merged Letters
Print a letter, merging
information from your
target companies.
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|Delete a Letter
Delete a letter that
has already been
created.
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|Broadcast Letter
  A Broadcast letter
   is used to approach
   target companies 
   that interest you.
   It highlights your 
   skills and describes
   how your experience
   can be an asset to 
   the company.
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|Cover Letter
  Send a Cover letter
   in response to an
   advertisement or for
   a specific position.
   It adds a personal
   touch and highlights
   key points of your
   resume.
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|Thank You Letter
  A Thank you letter
   should be written
   in appreciation for
   an interview -- and
   at other times when 
   you need to express
   appreciation for
   assistance in your
   job search.
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|One Target Company
Print a merged letter
for one target company.

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|Group of Companies
Print a merged letter
for a group of target
companies.
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|All Companies
Print a merged letter
for all target com-
panies.
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|Select Printer
Select the type of
printer and printer
port that you are
using.
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|Change Storage Drive
Change the disk drive
and/or subdirectory
where ResumeMaker will
store resumes and
letters.
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|Other Settings
Change the way 
ResumeMaker runs,
including sound
effects, visual 
effects, and more.
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|Page Settings
Set margins, headings,
page breaks, and
borders for the
selected resume.

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|Style
Set fonts, sizes,
styles (bold, italics,
underline), and 
position for the
selected resume.
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|Titles
Change title headings
(Opening Statement,
Experience, Education,
etc.) for the selected
resume.
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|Layout
Change the order of
title headings for the
selected resume so that
the most impressive 
resume items are listed
first.
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|Spacing
Change the number of
blank lines between
sections of the 
selected resume.
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|Chronological
  Chronological resumes
   list all jobs, beginning
   with the most recent. It
   is the most common way to
   present your qualifi-
   cations.
    
  Chronological resumes can
   show a progression in
   career responsibilities.
   They may not work for you
   if you are changing
   careers or have been out
   of work for some time.
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|Functional
  Functional resumes list
   all significant accomp-
   lishments and qualifi-
   cations.  They give 
   emphasis to transferable
   skills that are appli-
   cable to many different
   work situations.
    
  Functional resumes can
   show relevant experience.
   Actual job titles and
   dates may be left off the
   resume entirely.
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|Performance
  Performance resumes
   combine elements of
   chronological and
   functional resumes.
   They give emphasis to
   accomplishments and
   skills, while giving a
   chronological listing of
   work history.
    
  Performance resumes
   include an accomplish-
   ments paragraph and then
   a detailed work history.
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NAMESELECT.HLP
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Choose a name to com-
plete the selection
process.
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NAMEDELETE.HLP
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From the list, select a name to delete.  When you delete a name, all resumes, letters, target companies, and appointments for this name will also be deleted.
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COMPANYSELECT.HLP
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Select one target company from the list.
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CONTACTSELECT.HLP
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From the list, select a contact.
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COMPANYDELETE.HLP
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From the list, select
the target company to
delete.  When you de-
lete a target company,
all information, con-
tacts, and activities
associated with this
company will also be
deleted.
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LETTERDELETE.HLP
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From the list, select a letter to delete.
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LETTERSELECT.HLP
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From the list, select a letter to print.
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TAGCOMPANY.HLP
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Indicate each target company you want selected.
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RESUMESELECT.HLP
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Select a resume from the list to use.
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RESUMEDELETE.HLP
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Select a resume from the list.  The selected resume will be deleted.
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   An Easy resume includes
    the following sections:
    opening statement,
    experience, education,
    hobbies, and references.
    
   This is the resume to
    use for a quick,
    all-purpose resume.
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STBUSRES.TIP
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   A Standard Business
    resume includes the
    following sections:
    opening statement, 
    geographical preference,
    experience, education,
    and references.
    
   This is the resume to
    use for a standard
    business format resume.
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MGTRES.TIP
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   A Management resume  
    includes the following
    sections:  opening
    statement, geographical
    preference, work style, 
    experience, education,
    professional societies,
    hobbies, and references.
    
   This is the resume to
    use if you are applying
    for a management
    position.
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COMPRES.TIP
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   A Computer Professional
    resume includes the
    following sections:
    opening statement,
    computer experience, 
    experience, education, 
    hobbies, and references.
    It may also include:
    geographical preference;
    work style; awards &
    honors; accomplishments.

   This resume highlights
    specific technical
    information in the
    computer field.
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PRORES.TIP
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   A Professional resume
    includes the following
    sections:  opening
    statement, geographical
    preference, professional
    skills, experience, 
    education, professional
    societies, hobbies, and
    references.
    
   This resume can be used
    for professionals in any
    field.
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STURES.TIP
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   A Student resume
    includes the following
    sections:  opening
    statement, education,
    experience, hobbies,
    and references.  It may
    also include: geograph-
    ical preference; work
    style; awards & honors;
    accomplishments.

   This resume is
    especially designed for
    students.  It primarily
    highlights your
    educational background.
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ACARES.TIP
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   An Academic resume
    includes the following
    sections:  opening
    statement, education, 
    academic appointments,
    professional societies,
    awards & honors, publi-
    cations, experience, 
    and references.  It may
    also include:  accom-
    plishments.

   This resume is designed
    for those in the
    academic field.
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COMRES.TIP
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   A Comprehensive resume
    includes the most
    sections:  opening
    statement, geographical
    preference, experience,
    education, professional
    skills, professional
    societies, computer 
    experience, awards &
    honors, publications,
    hobbies, and references.
    
   This resume can be used 
    to highlight a variety
    of skills and interests.
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STRES.TIP
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   A Standard resume
    includes the following
    sections:  opening
    statement, accomplish-
    ments, experience,    
    education, hobbies, and
    references.  It may 
    also include:  work  
    style.

   This is the resume to
    use for a basic, 
    all-purpose resume.
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   A Professional/Manage-
    ment resume includes the
    the following sections:
    opening statement, 
    accomplishments, exper-
    ience, professional
    societies, education,
    hobbies, and references.
    It may also include: 
    work style; professional
    skills.

   This is the resume to
    use if you are applying
    for a professional or
    management position.
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