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NAME 
 Enter your name as you would like
  to see it at the top of your 
  resume.

 Use a consistent name.  You may 
  want to avoid unusual nicknames, 
  but generally you can use the name 
  you prefer.  This sets you at ease
  in an interview.

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ADDRESS, CITY, STATE 
 Type your complete mailing address.
  Avoid using abbreviations so that
  your resume is as professional 
  looking as possible.

ZIP CODE
 Either a 5 or 9 digit zip code may
  be used.  Usually 5 digits will
  suffice.  

PHONE NUMBER
 Only list phone numbers that will
  be answered.  Someone should be
  home to take messages or an 
  answering machine can be used.  
    
 Include a work phone number if you
  feel comfortable taking employment
  related calls and if you have 
  adequate privacy to talk with 
  potential employers.

 Include an area code or extension
  number if appropriate.

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 The opening statement includes a
  short career statement or a job 
  title which you are seeking.

 This is an opportunity to catch the
  reader's interest and make the
  reader want to know more!

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 The experience section of your 
  resume includes all applicable work
  experience -- both paid and unpaid,
  full-time and part-time.  

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your accomplishments 
  during the course of your work
  history!

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 The education section of your 
  resume includes all applicable
  education -- formal schooling, as
  well as on-the-job training,  
  seminars, conferences, military
  training, certificate programs, and
  continuing education.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your academic credentials
  and continued educational growth!

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 The hobbies or interests section of
  your resume includes relevant con-
  tributions outside the workplace:
  team sports, volunteer work,
  service clubs, community involve-
  ment, etc. 

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your desire to contri-
  bute, lead, or be involved in
  worthwhile causes and personal
  hobbies!

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 The references section of your
  resume acknowledges that other
  people can attest to your work
  accomplishments or character.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your strengths, as given
  by a third party.  An associate's
  complimentary opinion of your work
  can be a real plus!

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 The geographical preferences
  section of your resume includes
  location preferences, which may
  serve to focus your job search.

 This is an opportunity to explain
  geographic requirements, if any, to
  the reader.  If the company is a
  large one, your resume may be re-
  directed to your preferred
  location!

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 The accomplishments section of your
  resume includes an action-oriented
  description of your work.

 This is an opportunity to impress
  the reader with the results and
  accomplishments of your career.

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 The work style section of your
  resume includes a description of
  HOW you like to work.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your positive work habits
  and attitudes.  A good explanation
  of your work style targets you as a
  solid leader!

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 The professional societies section
  of your resume includes all 
  relevant society memberships.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your dedication to your
  field.  Involvement in professional
  societies indicates that you keep
  up-to-date with current trends in
  the industry!

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 The computer experience section of
  your resume includes all relevant
  technical experience.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on specific technical skills
  you have acquired through the
  course of your computer career!

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 The professional skills section of
  your resume includes specific 
  skills related to your field -- 
  operation of business machines,
  machinery, computers, medical 
  equipment, tools, etc.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on measurable skills you 
  have acquired through the course of
  your professional career!

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 The awards & honors section of your
  resume includes any recognition you
  received for outstanding per-
  formance in an educational or 
  professional setting -- making the
  Dean's List, being #1 sales rep,
  receiving military honors, etc.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your recognized achieve-
  ments!

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 The academic appointments section
  of your resume includes admini-
  strative appointments, lecturer 
  appointments, chaired positions,
  and visiting professorships.

 This is an opportunity to focus the
  reader on your achievements in the
  academic world!

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 The publications section of your
  resume includes articles or books
  that you have authored or
  contributed to.            

 This is an opportunity to focus
  the reader on your reputation
  among peers and to demonstrate
  personal initiative in your
  field!

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T_OP.HLP
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 Catch the reader's attention by 
  stating HOW you can benefit the 
  company.  

 If you are applying for a
  specific position, use an exact
  job title.  If you are applying
  for a variety of positions, use
  a more general objective.

 Keep the opening statement concise.

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COMPANY
 Give the full name of the company,
  including division or parent com-
  pany if applicable.

 Company names that are entered in
  all capital letters will look sharp
  on your printed resume.

 You may abbreviate with Co., Corp.,
  Ltd., or Div., but be consistent.

LOCATION
 List only the city and state of
  the company.

TITLE
 Job titles may imply different
  job content to each employer.
  Start with your present or
  previous job title and consider
  other titles that describe your
  job.  Use titles that best
  match your objective.

 Avoid internal titles that only
  make sense to your employer --
  i.e., use sales representative
  instead of sales rep IV.

DATE
 List dates beginning with a
  starting date followed by an
  ending date.
   
 Dates may include both months and
  years.  However, if there are 
  gaps in your work history, you
  may prefer to list years only.

 Avoid listing dates older than
  ten or fifteen years.

DESCRIPTION
 Avoid listing mere job
  descriptions.  Instead, list the
  RESULTS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS of
  your work.
   
 Be specific and confident.  Use
  percentages, times, and figures
  to quantify your experience.

 Begin sentences with ACTION verbs
  and avoid use of the personal 
  pronouns (We/I).

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COMPANY
 Give the full name of the
  company, including division or
  parent company if applicable.

 You may abbreviate with Co.,
  Corp., Ltd., or Div., but be 
  consistent.

LOCATION
 List only the city and state of
  the company.

TITLE
 Job titles may imply different
  job content to each employer.
  Start with your present or
  previous job title and consider
  other titles that describe your
  job.  Use titles that best
  match your objective.

 Avoid internal titles that only
  make sense to your employer --
  i.e., use sales respresentative
  instead of sales rep IV.

DATE
 List dates beginning with a
  starting date followed by an
  ending date.
   
 Dates may include both months and
  years.  However, if there are 
  gaps in your work history, you
  may prefer to list years only.

 Avoid listing dates older than
  ten or fifteen years.

DESCRIPTION
 Avoid listing mere job
  descriptions.  Instead, list the
  RESULTS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS of
  your work.
   
 Be specific and confident.  Use
  percentages, times, and figures
  to quantify your experience.

 Begin sentences with ACTION verbs
  and avoid use of the personal 
  pronouns (We/I).

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PERFORM.HLP
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COMPANY
 Give the full name of the
  company, including division or
  parent company if applicable.

 You may abbreviate with Co.,
  Corp., Ltd., or Div., but be 
  consistent.

LOCATION
 List only the city and state of
  the company.

TITLE
 Job titles may imply different
  job content to each employer.
  Start with your present or
  previous job title and consider
  other titles that describe your
  job.  Use titles that best
  match your objective.

 Avoid internal titles that only
  make sense to your employer --
  i.e., use sales respresentative
  instead of sales rep IV.

DATE
 List dates beginning with a
  starting date followed by an
  ending date.
   
 Dates may include both months and
  years.  However, if there are 
  gaps in your work history, you
  may prefer to list years only.

 Avoid listing dates older than
  ten or fifteen years.

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SCHOOL
 Begin with your highest level of
  education, even if you did not 
  receive a degree.
  
 List schools in chronological
  order, giving the complete name.
  Avoid abbreviations.

 If you have attended college, you
  generally do not need to list a 
  high school.

LOCATION
 List only the city and state of
  the school.

DATE(S)
 List dates beginning with a
  starting date followed by an
  ending date.
   
 Dates may include both months and
  years.

 Avoid listing dates older than
  ten or fifteen years.

MAJOR/MINOR
 If your university major does not
  apply to your career objective,
  you may not want to list a major.
  Simply list the degree -- B.S.,
  M.A., M.B.A., etc.

 Many people do not have minors or
  may choose to not list a minor.

GPA
 You should list your grade point
  average if you have an impressive
  school record.  Otherwise, it is
  not necessary to give this infor-
  mation.

 As a general rule, include your
  G.P.A. only if you received a B
  average (3.0) or higher.

DEGREE
 List the title of your degree,
  diploma, or certificate exactly
  as it was awarded to you.  This
  information is evidence of formal
  completion.

 If your degree is not recent, you
  need not list the date you 
  received it. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 You may want to include such
  things as:  extracurricular
  activities, internships, teaching
  or research positions,
  professional sororities or 
  fraternities, student government,
  unique subject matter, etc.

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 Use discretion in listing 
  interests and hobbies.
 
 List a hobby if it is directly 
  job-related or indicates cer-
  tain positive qualities, (i.e.,
  team sports may indicate a "team
  player"). 

 If outside interests are encour-
  aged and respected as part of
  your target company's "culture",
  include pertinent hobbies.

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 The most accepted way of listing
  references on a resume is to
  indicate that they are available
  on request.  You could also use
  terms such as "Will be furnished
  upon request" or "Provided upon
  request".

 Generally, be prepared to give
  specific reference information
  during or after an interview.

 Ask permission of your references
  beforehand and discuss the kind
  of recommendation they will give.

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T_LIVE.HLP
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 Use discretion in listing 
  geographical preferences.  
  Unless these preferences are 
  quite strong, you may wish to
  discuss them in person.

 If your address indicates that
  you live out of the area, you may
  wish to reassure your target 
  company that you are willing to
  relocate.

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T_WORK.HLP
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 Work style should be described as
  the WAY in which you like to work
  individually or as a team.

 List management and people skills,
  such as the ability to delegate
  and follow-up, interact well with
  others, or foster team spirit.
  Also include personal skills such
  as "goal-oriented" or "enthusi-
  astic".

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NAME
 List any applicable society
  memberships.

 Be sure to include the full name
  rather than abbreviations.

DATES
 List the starting and ending
  dates of your enrollment or
  involvement in the society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 You may want to include 
  additional information about
  professional societies which may
  be unknown to the reader.

 List the society's charter or
  function and include any details
  about your involvement in the
  society.

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T_COMP.HLP
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MACHINES
 Include all computers, network
  systems, mainframes, etc. that
  you feel proficient working with.

LANGUAGES
 Include all computer languages
  that you have studied or used in
  your work.  Take care to spell
  each language properly.

PROGRAMS
 Include all computer programs
  that you have used in your work,
  as well as programs which you
  have written or helped to write.

OPERATING SYSTEMS
 Include all operating systems
  that you have used in your work
  (DOS, UNIX, OS/2, etc.)

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HEADING
 Use the heading to summarize what
  type of skills you will list 
  (i.e., accounting skills, word
  processing skills, nursing
  skills, etc.).

DESCRIPTION
 List all applicable skills and
  quantify your skills where
  possible (i.e., ten key by touch,
  typing 75 wpm, operation of x-ray
  equipment, etc.).

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T_AWA.HLP
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 List all applicable educational
  or professional honors. 
  
 You may want to include some
  detail if the award or honor is
  not easily recognizable to the
  reader.

 Avoid abbreviations that may not
  be clear (i.e., Quality Employee
  of the Month nominee rather than
  QEM nominee).

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SCHOOL
 Include the complete name of the
  school.

 Usually you will want to include
  college or department
  information. 

POSITION
 List the name of the position or
  title that accurately reflects 
  your appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 List the accomplishments and 
  results of your tenure.

 Be specific by giving numbers,
  dates, and percentages, to
  quantify your work.

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TITLE
 List the exact title of the book
  or article.

 Enclose an article title in 
  quotes.

 Capitalize a book title.

AUTHOR(S)
 List author name(s) exactly as
  they appear in the article or
  book.

 It is not mandatory to list last
  name first.

PUBLISHED IN
 List the source of the article;
  the name of the journal, 
  magazine, or newspaper.

 If you are listing a book, leave
  this information blank.

VOLUME, PAGE, DATE, ETC.
 You may use abbreviations such
  as:  vol. (volume), p. (page), or
  no. (number).

 List complete information,
  including date.  Make it as easy
  as possible for a potential 
  employer to research your
  publication.

PUBLISHER
 Give the complete name of your
  publisher.

DESCRIPTION
 Give a brief description of the
  contents of your publication.

 If your article or book was
  reviewed favorably, you may want
  to include a quote.

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TITLE
 Functional resume titles should
  sum up your abilities and
  accomplishments.
  
 Keep the titles in line with 
  your job objective.  For example,
  if seeking a position in Purchas-
  ing, use titles such as Purchasing,
  Cost Analysis, Inventory Manage-
  ment, etc.

 Each title with its description
  appears in your resume in the
  order it was entered.  List titles
  in order of their importance to
  the position you are seeking.

DESCRIPTION
 Highlight the skills and
  accomplishments that support each
  title.
  
 Concentrate on measurable skills
  and be specific.  Use numbers, 
  percentages, and time to
  emphasize your strengths.
  
 Capture the reader's interest by
  using ACTION words.  Avoid the
  use of personal pronouns (we/I).  

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TITLE
 Performance resume titles should
  sum up your abilities and
  accomplishments.
  
 Keep the titles in line with 
  your job objective.  For example,
  if seeking a position in Purchas-
  ing, use titles such as Purchasing,
  Cost Analysis, Inventory Manage-
  ment, etc.

 Each title with its description
  appears in your resume in the
  order it was entered.  List titles
  in order of their importance to
  the position you are seeking.

DESCRIPTION
 Highlight the skills and accom-
  plishments that support each
  title.
  
 Concentrate on measurable skills
  and be specific.  Use numbers, 
  percentages, and time to
  emphasize your strengths.
  
 Capture the reader's interest by
  using ACTION words.  Avoid the
  use of personal pronouns (we/I).  

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PAPER SIZE
 8«" x 11" paper is the standard
  resume size.  If the paper you
  use is smaller, your resume may
  be more easily misplaced.  If it
  is larger, your resume may be
  difficult to file or handle.

MARGINS
 Side, top, and bottom margins
  should be at least 1".  Change
  the margins if you want to 
  achieve a more balanced look.
  Body indent controls the posi-
  tion of indented text.

PAGE BORDER
 If you want, consider adding a
  decorative border around your 
  resume to give it a unique touch.

2ND PAGE HEADING
 If your resume is more than one
  page, you will probably want to
  include heading information on
  the second page.  This will
  prevent confusion should the two
  pages become separated.

PAGE BREAKS
 If your resume is more than one
  page, you should specify a page
  break at a good breaking point
  in your resume.  This will
  prevent your printer from
  arbitrarily breaking the page
  in the middle of a section.
  You can choose an automatic 
  page break, break only between
  sections, or break between
  entries within a section.

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FONTS
 Use different fonts to add
  interest and variety to your
  resume and to highlight key
  points.
  
 Use some discretion, however, in
  the number of fonts used.

POINT SIZE
 Use point size to emphasize or
  de-emphasize certain parts of
  your resume by specifying the
  size of your text.

STYLE
 You have the option of bold,
  italicized, underlined, regular
  text, or a combination of these.
  
 Usually you will want your name
  in bold.  Italics work well for
  job titles, company names, or
  schools.  Use underline and 
  italics to add variety and 
  contrast to your resume.

POSITION
 A standard resume centers the
  name, address, and phone number
  on the top.
  
 Section titles are usually
  left or centered.  Company
  Names, Job Titles, School
  Names, and Body Text are
  usually indented.
 
 Dates can include both months
  and years or years only.  Dates
  can be positioned left, right,
  or slightly indented.

 If your resume is short, you
  may want to use the centered
  option in most sections.  This 
  takes more space and gives a nice
  balance of "white space".

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CTITLE.TUT
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 Tailor section titles to meet
  your career objectives.  Use
  titles that are specific and
  clear to your industry.
  
 ResumeMaker can give you some 
  ideas with the F5 key.

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LAYOUT.TUT
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  ResumeMaker automatically gives
  you the most common sequence of
  sections.  Remember to:
  
 Place Education first if you are
  a recent graduate or have strong
  academic credentials from a 
  "prestigious" college.

 Place Experience first if you
  have excellent experience or are
  an older applicant.

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SPACING.HLP
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 Create a pleasing balance of
  "white space" so that your
  resume is easy to read.

 Generally you should double
  space (one blank line) between
  sections.

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ADDCO.HLP
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NAME
 Give the full name of the
  company, including division or
  parent company if applicable.

 You may abbreviate with Co., 
  Corp., Ltd., or Div., but be
  consistent.

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ADDRESS
 List the complete mailing 
  address of the company.

 Include mail stop, building
  number, or department, when
  applicable.

POSITION
 List the available position(s) 
  at the target company which you
  would like to apply for.

SOURCE
 List the source -- newspaper,
  friend, business associate,
  trade journal -- so that you may
  refer to this source.

 Anyone or anything that serves as
  a bridge between you and your 
  target company is a source.

DESCRIPTION
 Include information about the
  target company that you have
  uncovered -- number of employees,
  products or services, sales,
  reported earnings, benefits, 
  current events, new product
  releases, etc.

 Use this information to "wow"
  your target company during an
  interview.

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CONTACT
 List your main contact person
  first, as this information will
  later be used for merging
  letters.

 The contact person at your target
  company is the person who is most
  likely to respond positively to
  your skills and experience.

 You may need to do some research
  to get a name -- try reference
  materials at the library, annual
  financial reports, or a 
  receptionist at your target 
  company.

TITLE
 It is always a good idea to get
  the title of your contact.  This
  may be helpful as you gain an
  understanding of the company
  structure.

PHONE
 If possible, include your con-
  tact's direct phone line.

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LET.TUT
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 Start by entering your complete
  address at the left margin.

 Follow your address with today's
  date spelled out (i.e., May 7,
  1990).

 Leave a minimum of three blank
  lines before entering the contact
  name, title, and full company
  name and address.  Type each line
  at the left margin.

 Use your contact person's name in
  the salutation.  If you cannot
  obtain a name, use a generic
  substitute followed by a colon.
  Examples:
    Dear Mr. Lowry: 
    Dear Ms. Charleston:
    Dear Training Manager:

 Margins should be at least 1" on
  the top, bottom, and sides.
  Leave a pleasing balance of
  "white space".

 Paragraphs can either be indented
  five spaces or can be formatted
  in a "block style" -- flush 
  against the left margin.

 Use the spell corrector to verify
  your work.

 Leave one blank line between the
  body of the letter and the 
  closing.

 Type the closing at the left mar-
  gin.  Use an appropriate term
  followed by a comma, such as:
  Sincerely, Cordially, Best
  Regards, etc.

 Leave three blank lines between 
  the closing and your name to
  leave adequate room for your
  signature.

 You may need to go through the
  editing process several times
  before your letter is right.
  Remember to use action words and
  short sentences.
    
 Condense repetitive phrases and
  eliminate unnecessary infor-
  mation.

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DATE/TIME
 Keep track of your appointments
  by listing dates and times of
  upcoming events.

 Schedule appointments and
  activities, allowing adequate
  time to attend to each activity. 

 Avoid scheduling interviews too
  close together -- your interview
  may run long and affect other
  scheduled appointments.
    
 Convey an image of promptness by
  arriving slightly early for your
  appointment.  If you may be late, 
  be sure to phone.

APPOINTMENT TYPE
 List the type of appointment:
  interview, meeting, travel
  lunch, etc.

NAME
 Include the name (make sure the 
  spelling is correct) of the
  person with whom you have an
  appointment.

NOTES
 Make notes about the upcoming
  interview and any other useful
  information.

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INCAL.HLP
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 The monthly calendar gives an
  overall picture of upcoming
  appointments and activities.
  All days with appointments
  are indicated so that you can
  be smart in your scheduling.

 Dates can be easily selected 
  from the monthly calendar for
  automatic entry into your appoint-
  ment calendar.

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ADDRESSBOOK.HLP
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 List important associates and
  other people who can refer you
  to job opportunities.  Keep your
  "network list" up-to-date so
  that you will always have names
  and phone numbers at your finger-
  tips!

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DATE/TIME
 Keep track of interactions with 
  target companies by diligently 
  listing dates and times of all
  phone conversations and 
  correspondence.

CALENDAR (C)
 Coordinate your target company
  activities by automatically 
  making an entry in your appoint-
  ment calendar.  Indicate this
  by placing a Y for Yes in the
  column labeled "C".  ResumeMaker
  will set this column to N after
  you send an entry to the appoint-
  ment calendar.

ACTIVITY    
 List the type of activity:
  interview, presentation, thank
  you letter, sent resume, lunch, 
  etc.

CONTACT
 Include the name (make sure the 
  spelling is correct) of your 
  contact person.

NOTES
 Make note of actions taken,
  follow-up plans, topics that were
  discussed, other names that you 
  were referred to, and any other 
  useful information.

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GUIDE.TUT
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 Use your letters to emphasize 
  key points that are covered in
  your resume and bring in
  additional facts.

 Choose the Guided Letters message 
  which will best highlight your
  talents, qualifications, and
  character.

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