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Y O U ' R E H I R E D !
The Ultimate Job Interview Simulator
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Copyright 1993, DataWell
All Rights Reserved
Version 1.3a
(tm)
DATAWELL
New ideas for your future
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13852 Echo Park Court
Burnsville, MN 55337-4776 USA
(612) 432-5109 (evenings/weekends)
CompuServe Mail: 73510,3077
Internet E-mail: 73510.3077@CompuServe.com
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|___|___| MEMBER
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* WARRANTY DISCLAIMER *
DATAWELL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFI-
CALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER DATAWELL NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS
SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
SUCH SOFTWARE EVEN IF DATAWELL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS. IN NO EVENT SHALL DATAWELL
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES EVER EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
LICENSE TO USE THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF CLAIM. THE
PERSON USING THE SOFTWARE BEARS ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA AND SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF DATAWELL AND ANY
SUCCESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, HEIRS AND ASSIGNS. ANY ACTION OR
PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY EITHER PARTY AGAINST THE OTHER ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN A STATE
OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED IN DAKOTA
COUNTY, MINNESOTA. THE PARTIES HEREBY CONSENT TO IN PERSONAM
JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.
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* TABLE OF CONTENTS *
WHAT IS IT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
QUICK START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE LOSE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
YOUR SECRET WEAPON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HOW TO SUCCEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
USING "YOU'RE HIRED!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BEGIN AN INTERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TAGGING QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SPECIAL DRILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PRINTING QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
HOW TO REGISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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* WHAT IS IT? *
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An excellent job interview simulator that provides realistic
training and valuable experience to prepare you for your next job
interview.
"You're Hired!" asks you common challenging interview questions
in a lifelike simulation and records elapsed times as you
verbally respond. If you need help answering a question, press a
key to receive professional advice and to view your own reminder
notes. You can also add or change the questions and advice, and
create customized interviews that ask only select questions.
Practice anywhere with a printed copy of the questions and
advice, and polish your interviewing skills with the help of our
proven three-step training strategy.
With "You're Hired!," you will increase your confidence,
eliminate nervous behaviors, avoid embarrassing mistakes, and
quickly land the job and salary you deserve. Practice makes
perfect. Simply use "You're Hired!" to get hired. ASP member.
* SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS *
Required
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IBM or compatible computer (any processor speed)
512K RAM
DOS 2.0 or higher
Recommended
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Hard drive (360K of available space)
Computer printer
Color monitor
Audio tape-recorder
Full-length mirror or video camera
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* GETTING STARTED *
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* QUICK START *
This section will guide the experienced computer user through the
installation and basic operation of "You're Hired!." If you are a
novice computer user, or don't understand any of the steps listed
below, please skip to the next section titled, INSTALLATION.
1) Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in your floppy drive
(A or B).
2) Type "A:" <ENTER> or "B:" <ENTER>.
(Don't type the quotation marks)
3) Type "INSTALL" <ENTER>.
4) Press "Y" (if you have a hard drive).
5) Press the letter of the destination hard drive (C, D, etc.)
6) Press "Y" to confirm your hard drive selection. The
installation program will create a directory titled \YH on
the drive of your choice. An "Installation Completed" message
will appear after all of the files are transferred.
7) Press any key to view a welcome message and additional
instructions.
8) Type "YH" <ENTER> to start "You're Hired!."
9) Press <ENTER> to select QUICK START from the MAIN MENU, then
follow the instructions on the displayed information screen.
* INSTALLATION *
This section will guide you through the process of installing
(copying) "You're Hired!" from the program disk to your hard
drive. If you do NOT have a hard drive then you do NOT need to
use the installation program. "You're Hired!" will run directly
from the program disk in your floppy disk drive. As with any
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software, it will operate much slower from the floppy disk drive
than from a hard drive. If you do not have a hard drive, then
skip to the next section titled, STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!."
The easiest way to install "You're Hired!" is to use the included
installation program. It will create a directory on the hard
drive of your choice and copy all of the files from the program
disk to that directory. If you prefer, you may skip this section
and manually copy "You're Hired!" to your hard drive using
standard DOS commands.
Conventions Used in this Section
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Type "TEXT" Type the word TEXT (ignore the quotation marks)
<ENTER> Press the <ENTER> key
Installing to a Hard Drive
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1) Make sure that the DOS prompt is visible on your screen, i.e
C:\>, A:\>, etc.
2) Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in your floppy drive
(A or B).
3) Close the drive door or latch (some close automatically).
4) If the program disk is in drive A, type "A:" <ENTER>.
If the program disk is in drive B, type "B:" <ENTER>.
(Don't type the quotation marks)
5) Type "INSTALL" <ENTER>.
6) A "Yes/No" prompt will appear on your screen. If you have a
hard drive in your computer, press "Y" to continue the
installation. If you do not have a hard drive, press "N",
then skip to the next section titled, STARTING "YOU'RE
HIRED!."
7) A hard drive menu will appear on your screen. Press the
letter of the hard drive where you want to install "You're
Hired!" (usually C).
8) A "Yes/No" prompt will again appear on your screen. Press "Y"
to confirm your hard drive selection. If you wish to change
your selection, press "N" and the hard drive menu will
reappear. The installation program will create a directory
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titled \YH on the selected hard drive and copy all of the
files from the program disk to that directory.
9) Once the program is installed, press any key to view a
welcome message and additional instructions. At this point,
you have two options:
* To print the manual - Type "PrintYH" then press <ENTER>.
(Don't type the quotation marks)
* To start the program - Type "YH" then press <ENTER>.
Having Problems?
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If you encounter any problems installing "You're Hired!," please
contact DataWell for prompt technical support. You will find our
telephone number, mailing address, and CompuServe and Internet
user numbers in the ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS section.
* STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!" *
If you have a hard drive, but have not installed (copied) "You're
Hired!" to it, please refer back to the previous section titled,
INSTALLATION.
Conventions Used in this Section
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Type "TEXT" Type the word TEXT (ignore the quotation marks)
<ENTER> Press the <ENTER> key
Starting "You're Hired!" from a HARD DRIVE
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1) Make sure that the DOS prompt is visible on your screen, i.e
C:\>, A:\>, etc.
2) Type the letter of the drive containing "You're Hired!"
followed by a colon (usually C:), then press <ENTER>.
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3) Type "CD\YH" <ENTER> (don't type the quotation marks).
NOTE: If you manually copied "You're Hired!" to a different
directory, you will have to change this command accordingly.
4) Type "YH" <ENTER>.
5) An introductory screen will appear for five seconds. Press
any key to cancel this screen, or wait five seconds for the
MAIN MENU to appear.
Starting "You're Hired!" from a FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
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1) Make sure that the DOS prompt is visible on your screen, i.e
C:\>, A:\>, etc.
2) Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in your floppy drive
(A or B).
3) Close the drive door or latch (some close automatically).
4) If the program disk is in drive A, type "A:" <ENTER>.
If the program disk is in drive B, type "B:" <ENTER>.
(Don't type the quotation marks)
5) Type "YH" <ENTER> (don't type the quotation marks).
6) An introductory screen will appear for five seconds. Press
any key to cancel this screen, or wait five seconds for the
MAIN MENU to appear.
Having Problems?
________________
If you encounter any problems starting "You're Hired!," please
contact DataWell for prompt technical support. You will find our
telephone number, mailing address, and CompuServe and Internet
user numbers in the ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS section.
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* YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE *
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If you're serious about landing a new job, then read on. The
following sections provide critical information that is VITAL to
your success. Use this information wisely and you'll be a serious
contender in any job interview.
* MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE LOSE? *
Fantastic! Your lengthy job search finally turned up an inter-
view. All that hard work has paid off. Simply answer a few ques-
tions and the job is yours. Right?
Interview Performance is Everything
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Regardless of the time you invest in your job hunt, interviewers
will base their hiring decision on your INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE. If
you succeed with this performance, your reward will be a new job
that can improve the quality of your life. If you don't succeed,
you've just wiped out months of hard work and perhaps experienced
an indefinite setback. Serious job hunters appreciate the
significance of the interviewing process. THE INTERVIEW IS
CLEARLY THE MOST DECISIVE PART OF YOUR JOB HUNTING CAMPAIGN.
The Interview Process
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To help you understand the interview process, let's first clear
up a common misconception: Outstanding qualifications rarely
guarantee employment. In reality, job qualifications land inter-
views, but INTERVIEWING SKILLS LAND JOBS. The employer will hire
the candidate who is PERCEIVED as the best person for the job.
More often than not, the person chosen is NOT the "most
qualified" candidate. The reason is simple: Busy employers use a
pre-screening process to select only those applicants who meet
specific hiring requirements. As a result, everyone who enters
the interview is "qualified," and thereby, has a reasonable
chance of success.
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Remember that the interviewer doesn't know you, doesn't know your
potential capabilities, and can't read your mind. The interviewer
is forced to base the hiring decision on your interview
performance. If you stumble over answers or answer questions
inappropriately, your fate is sealed.
Now, if you have an impressive background, but your interviewing
skills are weak, you may not get the job you deserve. A mediocre
candidate who has strong interviewing skills can take a great job
away from you. If, on the other hand, your competitors have more
education or experience than you, think positive. With
preparation, you can improve your interviewing skills and give
yourself a distinct advantage. In either case, interview training
will significantly increase your chances of getting hired.
Preparing for the Interview
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So how can you effectively prepare for an interview? After all,
you don't know what to expect. The answer is easier than you
might think.
Contrary to popular belief, job interviews are, in fact, very
predictable. The interviewer simply wants to learn more about
you; and who knows more about you, than you? So, many of the
questions you will face are non-threatening and easy to answer.
There are, of course, challenging questions that can wreak havoc
with the unprepared candidate. Fortunately, only a small number
of these questions are relevant. Because the possibilities are
limited, the questions are actually predictable. Sure, there are
minor variations, but if you prepare responses to the general
questions, you'll have no problem managing the variations. By
preparing and practicing in advance, you can deliver polished
answers to difficult questions. In doing so, you will impress the
interviewer(s) with your confidence and professionalism. Consider
the advantage you will have over other interview candidates.
Rehearse the Script to Get the Role
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You can think of the job interview as an acting performance. You
are the actor or actress, and the questions and answers are the
script. With the help of an effective interview training program,
you can rehearse the script in advance. Getting hired depends
almost entirely on how well you perform. If you know your lines,
perfect your delivery, and dress the part, you'll get the job.
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This manual presents a proven interview training strategy unlike
any other approach. This system provides lifelike interviewing
experience to prepare you for the most difficult of interviews.
With it, you will increase your confidence, reduce interview
stress, and quickly land the job and salary you deserve. Without
it, you will leave the outcome of your job hunt to chance. By
preparing to interview, you prepare for success.
* YOUR SECRET WEAPON *
Practice Makes Perfect
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In today's competitive job market, interview success requires
careful preparation. You are certain to face rivalry from other
determined candidates. Many of your opponents will have studied
interview strategies found in books. They represent a serious
threat to your success.
While reading can provide knowledge, it is NOT a substitute for
real-life interview experience. After all, did you learn to drive
a car by reading a book? Of course not, you learned by
practicing. Successful interviewing, like driving, requires
practice. The more you practice, the better you get.
Practice Made Easy
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"You're Hired!" is a computer-based job interview simulator that
gives you the practical training needed to beat the competition.
It is your "Secret Weapon," a weapon that cannot be found in any
book. With "You're Hired!," you'll learn to answer difficult
questions AND you'll get the practice you need to perfect your
responses. This balanced combination of knowledge and experience
is the ultimate success formula.
The simulator in "You're Hired!" will quickly show just how
awkward and stressful an interview can become. When faced with a
difficult question, you have just seconds to prepare and begin
delivering an acceptable response. Any difficulties that you
encounter will instantly elevate your stress levels. As stress
increases, performance decreases, which causes more stress. This
perilous cycle is the sole cause of many rejection letters. One
poorly answered question can leave a lasting impression.
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Reducing Interview Stress
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To combat interview stress, you must prepare in advance. If you
anticipate the difficult questions, there will be no surprises.
If you prepare solid answers to these questions, you will always
respond appropriately. And finally, if you practice your answers
in a realistic simulated interview, you will project a confident
and professional image.
To further improve your effectiveness, job hunting experts
recommend that you record your voice while practicing your
answers. Recording and listening to your voice is an excellent
training technique, although it can be awkward and inconvenient.
As a result, few people take advantage of this strategy.
Again, "You're Hired!" gives you a competitive edge. Simply use
the power of your personal computer to enhance the verbal
feedback capabilities of the recorder. "You're Hired!" will ask
you challenging questions and record elapsed time as you verbally
respond. Professional advice is included with each question and
you can attach your own reminder notes.
Evaluating your voice in a simulated interview has never been
easier or more effective. This efficient system eliminates
distractions so you can focus on improving your delivery.
Benefits to You
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"You're Hired!" will give you a distinct advantage over other
interview candidates. With it, you will prepare effective answers
and practice turning difficult questions to your advantage. The
lifelike interview experience obtained by using this powerful
simulator will help you to:
* Deliver effective responses for maximum effect
* Feel, look, and act confident
* Eliminate nervous behaviors and avoid embarrassing mistakes
* Put an end to your job hunt
* Land the job and salary you deserve
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* HOW TO SUCCEED *
The Best Approach
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The key to effective interview training is realism. The closer
your training resembles real-life interviewing, the better your
chances of success. Creating this lifelike simulation is easy
with "You're Hired!." Simply picture yourself sitting in an
actual interview, face-to-face with an interviewer. As your
screen displays each question, begin speaking within a couple
seconds. Once you've completed your answer, tap a key and the
computer will ask the next question.
You may be tempted to browse through the questions in "You're
Hired!" and mentally prepare your answers. This approach
certainly requires less effort, but it is also much less
effective. Speak aloud, as though you are talking to a
prospective employer. Using your voice is much more difficult
than simply imagining what to say. By practicing with your voice,
you will learn to deliver more concise and effective responses.
To impress interviewers, you must focus on more than the content
of your answers. You also must evaluate how you sound and how you
look. "You're Hired!" will help you to individually isolate and
assess each of these areas.
The following three-step training strategy outlines the ideal ap-
proach:
STEP TACTIC EQUIPMENT USED
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1) Prepare answers and practice Computer
2) Practice with verbal feedback Computer, tape recorder
3) Practice with visual feedback Printed questions, mirror
(Optional: video camera)
For best results, continue practicing at each level until you are
comfortable with your performance. You must, for example, become
proficient at step one before advancing to step two. Rushing this
process will decrease the effectiveness of your training.
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The Job is Yours
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Why learn from actual interview mistakes and lost opportunities?
Instead, learn from a realistic job interview simulator, in the
comfort and privacy of your home.
If you follow the training strategy as outlined above, you'll be
"light-years" ahead of other candidates. With the help of "You're
Hired!," you will impress interviewers with the content of your
answers, the confidence in your voice, and the natural appearance
of your gestures and mannerisms. As a result, they will perceive
you as the "best" person for the job. As you know, the best
person always gets hired.
With "You're Hired!," you can cut months or even years off your
job hunt. Without it, you're wasting precious time. "You're
Hired!" will help you to enjoy life now, with a better job, more
money, and time to do the activities you really enjoy. Improving
the quality of your life is not a difficult task. Simply use
"You're Hired!" to get hired.
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* USING "YOU'RE HIRED!" *
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"You're Hired!" is easy to learn and use. Novice computer users
will appreciate its logical structure and simple commands. In
general, remember that pressing the <ENTER> key moves you
forward, while pressing the <ESC> key moves you backward.
If you are ever in doubt about what to do, first search your
screen for a description of the active keys and their functions,
e.g. F1=Help. In this case, press the <F1> key to view a help
screen. The active keys are usually listed at the very bottom of
the screen. If you've searched the program and this manual and
still can't find an answer to your question, please refer to the
section titled, ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS.
If you leave your computer unattended with "You're Hired!"
loaded, you may return to find that your screen is blank. Don't
worry. A built-in screen saver automatically blanks the screen
after ten minutes of keyboard inactivity. This energy-saving
feature helps to extend the life of your monitor. If your screen
does go blank, simply tap any key and the display will return.
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The MAIN MENU in "You're Hired!" offers the following options:
QUICK START - A text screen that describes the basic steps
required to begin a realistic job interview
simulation.
BEGIN INTERVIEW - The main job interview simulator. This
simulator asks you challenging questions and
records elapsed times as you verbally
respond. Professional advice is included with
each question and you can attach your own
reminder notes.
TAG QUESTIONS - A display table that allows you to select or
"tag" questions for use in a customized
interview called a SPECIAL DRILL. You may
also view, add, or change the questions,
advice, and notes.
SPECIAL DRILL - A customized job interview simulator that
displays only those questions that you
previously selected using the TAG QUESTIONS
or BEGIN INTERVIEW menu options. The SPECIAL
DRILL simulator is very similar to the BEGIN
INTERVIEW simulator.
PRINT QUESTIONS - A printed report containing all of the
interview questions and advice. This report
is particularly useful when practicing in
front of a mirror or video camera.
There are two ways to execute a MAIN MENU option. You may either
use the arrow keys to highlight your choice, then press the
<ENTER> key, or press the first letter of your choice to quickly
select and execute that option, e.g. press the <P> key to PRINT
QUESTIONS.
The QUICK START option is self-explanatory. The other options are
described below:
* BEGIN AN INTERVIEW *
This is the main interview simulator in "You're Hired!." It will
conveniently ask you challenging questions and record elapsed
time as you verbally respond. Professional advice is included
with each question and you can attach your own reminder notes.
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A large window containing a single interview question covers most
of the screen. The bottom border of this window contains the
following information:
TOPIC - Displays the current question's topic.
Related questions are grouped into topics.
QUESTION NUMBER - Displays the permanent ID number of the
current question and its position relative
to the other questions, e.g. Question 5 of
25.
TAG STATUS - Indicates whether or not the current
question is "tagged" for use in a custom-
ized interview. For more information on
using tagged questions, refer to the
section titled, SPECIAL DRILLS.
An ACTION MENU is located at the bottom of your screen. Each Menu
Item is described below:
NEXT - View the next question.
PREVIOUS - View the previous question.
SELECT - Jump to a specific question by typing it's
permanent ID number.
RESET - Reset the ELAPSED TIME counter to zero.
ADVICE - View suggestions for answering the current
question, or an example of a good answer. A
notepad also appears so you can attach personal
reminders to the current question.
TAG/UNTAG - "Tag" or "untag" the current question. For more
information on using tagged questions, refer to
section titled, SPECIAL DRILLS.
CHANGE - Change the current topic, question, advice, and
notes.
EXIT - Return to the MAIN MENU.
Regular practice with this lifelike simulator will improve your
interview performance. If you are serious about landing a great
job, refer back to the section titled, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE,
and review our three-step training strategy. This proven system
will boost your confidence and give you every possible advantage
in the employment interview.
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* TAGGING QUESTIONS *
If you select TAG QUESTIONS from the MAIN MENU, the TAG TABLE
will appear. This table has several important functions. Its most
obvious function is to conveniently display all of the questions,
advice, and notes. The primary purpose of the TAG TABLE is to
provide a way to select, or "tag," individual questions for use
in a customized interview called a SPECIAL DRILL. You can also
add or change the questions, advice, and notes.
Tag Table Basics
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Press the down arrow key several times to move, or "scroll," the
highlight bar. Notice that the contents of the ADVICE and NOTES
boxes change each time the bar moves. These boxes automatically
display any information that is attach to the highlighted
question.
The following keys may be used to move the highlight bar:
UP ARROW - Move up one question at a time.
DOWN ARROW - Move down one question at a time.
PGUP - Move up one screen of questions at a time.
PGDN - Move down one screen of questions at a time.
The upper left corner of the TAG TABLE screen contains a LOCATOR
field. The LOCATOR is always active and allows you to quickly
jump to any question. To use it, simply type the permanent ID
number of a question. If, for example, you want to see question
number 21, press 2, then press 1. If you pause briefly before
typing the 1, notice that the highlight bar first jumps to
question 2, then to question 21.
Tagging Questions
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Creating a customized interview is as easy as selecting, or
"tagging" a few questions. The following keys may be used to tag
and untag questions:
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GRAY PLUS + Tag the highlighted question
GRAY MINUS - Untag the highlighted question
GRAY ASTERISK * Flip from tagged to untagged or visa versa
ALT-T Tag all of the questions (global tag)
(i.e. Hold down the <ALT> key, then press <T>)
ALT-U Untag all of the questions (global untag)
ALT-F Flip all of the questions from tagged to
untagged or visa versa (global flip)
NOTE: The "gray" keys are part of the numeric key pad which is
usually located on the far right side of the keyboard.
A tag column is located to the left of the question ID column.
When you tag a question, a check mark will appear in the tag
column.
To create a customized interview, tag one or more questions, then
press the <ESC> key to return to the MAIN MENU and select SPECIAL
DRILL. This customized interview simulator displays only tagged
questions.
Adding and Changing Questions
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To add a new question, press the <INSERT> key. To change an
existing question, position the highlight bar, then press the
<ENTER> key. Each of these actions will cause an edit form to
appear.
To complete the edit form, first use your left and right arrow
keys to select a topic, then press the <ENTER> key. The next
field, QUESTION, is a required text field which means that you
cannot move down the form while this field is blank. The
remaining fields are not required and can be left blank.
To save your additions or changes, either press the <ENTER> key
until the form disappears, or press the <F2> key. To exit the
form WITHOUT saving your additions or changes, either press the
<ESC> key until the form disappears, or press the <F7> key.
The following keys are active in the edit form:
ARROW KEYS - Move up, down, left, or right.
ENTER - Move down one field at a time.
ESC - Delete any additions or changes made to the
current field and move up one field.
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CTRL-END - Delete all characters from the cursor to the
end of the current line.
CTRL-HOME - Delete all characters on the current line.
F2 - Save your additions or changes and exit the
form.
F7 - Exit the form WITHOUT saving your additions or
changes.
NOTE: The ADVICE area actually consists of three separate fields,
one for each line. NOTES, on the other hand, is one large field
and functions like a small text editor or word processor.
Deleting Questions
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Don't worry about accidentally erasing individual records
(questions, advice, notes). You can't, because "You're Hired!"
does not have a "delete" option. The only way to delete a record
is to type new text over an existing record. In other words, to
delete a question, you must replace it with another question.
* SPECIAL DRILLS *
As you practice interviewing with "You're Hired!," you will find
that some questions require more work than others. To focus on
your areas of weakness, you can select or "tag" specific
questions for use in a SPECIAL DRILL. The SPECIAL DRILL is a
customized interview simulator that only displays tagged
questions.
For instructions on how to tag questions, refer back to the
section titled, TAGGING QUESTIONS.
When you select SPECIAL DRILL, an interview simulator is
displayed. A large window containing a single interview question
covers most of the screen. The bottom border of this window
contains the following information:
TOPIC - Displays the current question's topic.
Related questions are grouped into topics.
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DRILL NUMBER - Indicates the position of the current
question relative to the total number of
tagged questions, e.g. Question 3 of 11.
QUESTION NUMBER - Displays the permanent ID number of the
current question.
An ACTION MENU is located at the bottom of your screen. Each Menu
Item is described below:
NEXT - View the next tagged question.
PREVIOUS - View the previous tagged question.
FIRST - Jump to the first tagged question.
RESET - Reset the ELAPSED TIME counter to zero.
ADVICE - View suggestions for answering the current
question, or an example of a good answer. A
notepad appears so you can attach personal
reminders to the current question.
UNTAG - Remove the current question from the drill.
CHANGE - Change the current topic, question, advice, and
notes.
EXIT - Return to the MAIN MENU.
Regular practice with this lifelike simulator will improve your
interview performance. If you are serious about landing a great
job, refer back to the section titled, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE,
and review our three-step training strategy. This proven system
will boost your confidence and give you every possible advantage
in the employment interview.
* PRINTING QUESTIONS *
To print a report containing all of the interview questions and
advice, first make sure that your printer is ready to print, then
select PRINT QUESTIONS from the MAIN MENU.
The printed questions and advice are particularly useful when you
don't have access to a computer, or when practicing in front of a
mirror or video camera. For information on how you can improve
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your interviewing skills with the help of a mirror or video
camera, refer back to the section titled, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE.
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* ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS *
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If you have not registered (paid for) "You're Hired!," you may
still receive free technical support to help with installation
and basic program operation. Advanced technical support is
reserved for registered users only.
When a question arises while using "You're Hired!," first search
your screen for a horizontal list of the active keys and their
functions, e.g. F1=Help. In this case, press the <F1> key to view
a help screen. The active keys are usually listed at the very
bottom of the screen.
If you've searched the program and this manual and still can't
find an answer to your question, contact DataWell for prompt
technical support. Please make sure that your computer is on and
accessible before you call.
We offer technical support through the following means:
Telephone - (612) 432-5109 (evenings/weekends)
CompuServe Mail - 73510,3077
Internet E-mail - 73510.3077@CompuServe.com
Mail - DataWell
13852 Echo Park Court
Burnsville, MN 55337-4776
USA
Stu Tanquist, President
* ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT *
DataWell is a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
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help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
does not provide technical support for members' products. Please
write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
49442-9427, FAX 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
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* THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT *
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"You're Hired!" is a copyrighted computer program that is being
marketed as Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, NOT a
type of software. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers,
just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable
quality. (In both cases, there are good and bad programs!) The
only difference between commercial software and Shareware is in
the method of distribution.
Shareware distribution is an inexpensive option for software
developers because it does not require expensive marketing or
elaborate packaging. Shareware authors pass this cost savings on
to you, the consumer. Their programs are typically much less
expensive than equivalent commercial programs.
Because shareware authors market their software on a "try before
you buy" basis, you know exactly what you're buying and how well
it fits your needs. If you don't like it, you're under no
obligation to buy it. Commercial software, on the other hand,
requires money up front. If you purchase a program and later find
that it is inadequate, you've wasted your money.
When you get software through the Shareware channel, you
typically receive a fully functional program to evaluate for a
specified length of time. At the end of the evaluation period,
you either register (pay for) it, or stop using it. Most
shareware programs offer incentives to encourage registration.
These incentives may include a printed and bound manual,
additional software, free telephone support, etc.
Shareware offers the supreme satisfaction guarantee. You don't
buy the program until you've tried it and are certain that it
meets your needs. If you find that you can't use the product, you
pay nothing.
Shareware is kept alive through your support. Thank you!
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* WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? *
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Registration of "You're Hired!" ($29.99) brings you the following
benefits:
* The latest version of "You're Hired!"
* 50 MORE challenging interview questions and advice (75
total)
* A printed and bound copy of this manual
* FREE software! CSHELL is a great disk file and directory
management utility that is similar to many of the
commercially available DOS shell programs (XTree Gold,
Norton Commander, PCTools, etc.). This fully functional
program is yours to keep and use indefinitely.
* FREE CompuServe membership including $15.00 of free use
* FREE technical support by telephone, mail, CompuServe
Mail, and Internet E-mail for a period of one year from
the date of purchase.
* No registration reminders displayed on your screen
* A discounted one year subscription to "Shareware
Magazine." Your price is $14.95.
* A discounted CD-ROM shareware collection containing 1000
computer programs. Your price is $9.95 + s/h.
* HOW TO REGISTER *
Price Information
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Price: $ 29.99
U.S. Shipping & Handling $ FREE
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Total: $ 29.99 U.S. funds only please
(Minnesota residents add 6.5% tax)
(Foreign orders add $5 for shipping)
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Foreign Registrations
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Foreign orders are always welcome. DataWell extends the same
support policy to all users. We promise to promptly respond to
your mail requests and telephone calls, regardless of your
location.
Add $5 for shipping, U.S. FUNDS ONLY PLEASE. Total cost = U.S.
$34.99.
Why, you ask, do we require payment in U.S. funds? The reason is
that our local banks charge us excessive fees to convert foreign
funds to U.S. dollars. These fees often exceed the amount of the
purchase itself.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this policy.
Ordering Options
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For your convenience, we offer a variety of ways to register
"You're Hired!." Payment options include credit card, cash,
check, or company Purchase Order (PO). To place your order, you
can use a telephone, a fax machine, the mail, CompuServe Mail or
Internet E-mail.
Credit Card Orders
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Telephone: 800-2424-PsL (PsL = 775) Within the U.S.
713-524-6394 Outside the U.S.
Fax: 713-524-6398
CompuServe Mail: 71355,470
Internet E-mail: 71355.470@CompuServe.com
Mail: PsL
P.O. Box 35705
Houston, TX 77235-5705
USA
Accepted Cards: Master Card, VISA, American Express, Discover
* THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY.
Any questions about the status of the shipment of your order,
refunds, registration options, product details, technical
support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc.,
must be directed to DataWell. Our telephone number, mailing
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address, and CompuServe and Internet user numbers are listed at
the end of this section.
Public (software) Library (PsL) processes our credit card orders.
To ensure that you get the latest version of "You're Hired!," PsL
contacts us the day of your order and we quickly ship the product
directly to you.
Cash, Check, or Company PO Orders
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Order forms are included in the text file REGISTER.TXT and in the
"You're Hired!" program itself. To print these forms while using
"You're Hired!":
1) Press the <F5> key
2) Press the "R" key
3) Press the <ENTER> key
Shipping Policy
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DataWell guarantees first-class shipment within 48 hours from the
time we receive your order. Most orders are shipped within 24
hours.
Site Licenses
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A "Site License" is an inexpensive way for more than one person
to legally use "You're Hired!" on more than one computer. For
more information on Site Licenses and pricing information, please
contact DataWell.
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Have any Questions?
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The numbers listed under CREDIT CARD ORDERS are for placing
orders only. Please direct all questions to DataWell through any
of the following means:
Telephone - (612) 432-5109 (evenings/weekends)
CompuServe Mail - 73510,3077
Internet E-mail - 73510.3077@CompuServe.com
Mail - DataWell
13852 Echo Park Court
Burnsville, MN 55337-4776
USA
Stu Tanquist, President
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* LICENSE AGREEMENT *
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"You're Hired!" is being distributed as Shareware. You may make
copies of the SHAREWARE version of this program (25 interview
questions) to share with your friends or upload (send) it to your
favorite computer bulletin board(s). Please do not give this
program away altered or as part of another system. All of the
included files must be distributed together. Refer to the text
file PACKING.LST for a list of the required files and their
descriptions.
"You're Hired!" is not free. DataWell grants you a limited
license to evaluate this program for 30 days. After this time
period, you must either register (pay for) your copy of "You're
Hired!" or immediately stop using it and remove it from your
computer.
The $29.99 registration fee will license one copy of "You're
Hired!" for use on any one computer at any one time. Two people
cannot use a single registered copy of "You're Hired!" at the
same time.