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____________________________________ (tm) Y O U ' R E H I R E D ! The Ultimate Job Interview Simulator ____________________________________ Copyright 1993, DataWell All Rights Reserved Version 1.1a (tm) DATAWELL New ideas for your future 13852 Echo Park Court Burnsville, MN 55337 USA (612) 432-5109 (evenings/weekends) CompuServe ID 73510,3077 You're Hired! i _________________________________________________________________ * 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. You're Hired! ii _________________________________________________________________ * TABLE OF CONTENTS * WHAT IS IT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE LOSE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 YOUR SECRET WEAPON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HOW TO SUCCEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 QUICK START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 USING "YOU'RE HIRED!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BEGIN AN INTERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TAG QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPECIAL DRILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PRINTING QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 USING THE NOTEPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 HOW TO REGISTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FORM 1 (cash/check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FORM 2 (credit card) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 INCLUDED FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 You're Hired! 1 _________________________________________________________________ * WHAT IS IT? * PROGRAM NAME: You're Hired! PUBLISHER: DataWell, 13852 Echo Park Court, Burnsville, MN 55337 (612) 432-5109 CIS 73510,3077 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible with 450K of RAM, and DOS 2.0 or later. DESCRIPTION: A powerful job interview simulator that provides realistic training and experience to prepare you for the most difficult of interviews. "You're Hired!" will conveniently display tough questions one at a time, automatically reset and display elapsed time, offer advice when asked, and allow you to attach reminder notes to each question. A special "tagging" feature allows you to pick individual questions for use in a customized interview. With "You're Hired!," you will increase your confidence, eliminate nervous behaviors and embarrassing mistakes, and quickly land the job and salary you deserve. Simply use "You're Hired!" to get hired. * 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 ___________________________________ 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. You're Hired! 2 _________________________________________________________________ The Interview Process _____________________ 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. 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 ___________________________ 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 tough questions exist. 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 You're Hired! 3 _________________________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________ 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 a comprehensive interview training system, you can now 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. This manual presents a proven interview training system unlike any other approach. This system provides realistic 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 ______________________ 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 valuable knowledge, it cannot develop the real-life skill of successful interviewing. 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 __________________ "You're Hired!" is a computer-based job interview simulator that gives you the practical training needed to beat the competition. You're Hired! 4 _________________________________________________________________ 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. Reducing Interview Stress _________________________ 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 conveniently display questions one at a time, automatically reset and display elapsed time, offer advice when asked, and allow you to attach reminder notes to each question. 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 _______________ "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 You're Hired! 5 _________________________________________________________________ realistic 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 embarrassing mistakes * Put an end to your job hunt * Land the job and salary you deserve * HOW TO SUCCEED * The Best Approach _________________ The key to effective interview training is realism. The closer your training resembles real-life interviewing, the better your chances of success. Creating this realistic 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 system outlines the ideal ap- proach: STEP TACTIC EQUIPMENT USED ____ _____________________________ __________________________ 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) You're Hired! 6 _________________________________________________________________ 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. The Job is Yours ________________ 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 system 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. _________________________________________________________________ * GETTING STARTED * _________________________________________________________________ * SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS * Required ________ IBM or compatible computer (any processor speed) 450K RAM DOS 2.0 or higher You're Hired! 7 _________________________________________________________________ Recommended ___________ Hard drive (350K of available space) Any computer printer Color monitor Audio tape-recorder Full-length mirror or video camera * 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 in this manual titled, "Installation." 1) Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in drive A or drive 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 have been 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" and follow the instructions displayed on that information screen. You're Hired! 8 _________________________________________________________________ * INSTALLATION * This section will guide you through the process of installing (copying) "You're Hired!" to a hard drive. If you do NOT have a hard drive then you do NOT need to use the install program. "You're Hired!" will run directly from the program disk in your floppy drive. As with any software, it will operate much slower from the floppy drive than from a hard drive. If you do not have a hard drive, then skip to the next section, "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 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 ________________________________ Type "TEXT" Type the word TEXT (ignore the quotation marks) <ENTER> Press the <ENTER> key Installing to a Hard Drive __________________________ 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 drive A or drive 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, "Starting 'You're Hired!.'" You're Hired! 9 _________________________________________________________________ 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 titled \YH on the drive of your choice. 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 start the program - Type "YH" then press <ENTER>. (Don't type the quotation marks) * To print the manual - Type "PrintYH" then press <ENTER>. Having Problems? ________________ If you encounter any problems installing "You're Hired!," please contact us at DataWell for prompt technical support. You will find our telephone number, mailing address, and CompuServe ID number in the "Answers to Your Questions" section. * STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!" * Conventions Used in this Section ________________________________ Type "TEXT" Type the word TEXT (ignore the quotation marks) <ENTER> Press the <ENTER> key Starting "You're Hired!" from a Floppy Drive ___________________________________________ 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 drive A or drive B. 3) Close the drive door or latch (some close automatically). You're Hired! 10 _________________________________________________________________ 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) To start "You're Hired!," type "YH" <ENTER>. 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. 7) Skip to the next section (Using "You're Hired!"). Starting "You're Hired!" from a Hard Drive _________________________________________ 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, e.g. C: <ENTER>. 3) Type "CD\YH" <ENTER> (don't type the quotation marks). 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. Having Problems? ________________ If you encounter any problems starting "You're Hired!," please contact us at DataWell for prompt technical support. You will find our telephone number, mailing address, and CompuServe ID number in the "Answers to Your Questions" section. _________________________________________________________________ * USING "YOU'RE HIRED!" * _________________________________________________________________ "You're Hired!" is easy to learn and use. Novice computer users will appreciate its logical structure and simple commands. In You're Hired! 11 _________________________________________________________________ general, remember that pressing <ENTER> moves you forward, while pressing <ESC> 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 back 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. The "Main Menu" in "You're Hired!" offers the following options: QUICK START - Describes the basic steps required to begin a realistic simulated job interview. BEGIN INTERVIEW - Starts the main job interview simulator which conveniently displays questions one at a time, automatically resets and displays elapsed time, offers advice when asked, and allows you to attach reminder notes to each question. TAG QUESTIONS - Selects or "tags" questions for use in a customized interview called a "Special Drill." You also may view, add, or change the questions, the advice text, and your reminder notes. SPECIAL DRILL - Creates a customized interview using the questions you selected with the "Tag Questions" option. The "Special Drill" simulator is similar to the "Begin Interview" simulator, but displays only "tagged" ques- tions. PRINT QUESTIONS - Prints a report containing all of the interview questions and advice text. 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 You're Hired! 12 _________________________________________________________________ <ENTER>, 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 second method is a time-saving feature which also works with the Action Menu in the interview simulation screens. 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 conveniently displays questions one at a time, automatically resets and displays elapsed time, offers advice when asked, and allows you to attach reminder notes to each question. A large window containing a single question covers most of the screen. The bottom border of this window has three fields containing the following information: TOPIC - Displays the current question's topic. Related questions have been grouped into topics. QUESTION NUMBER - Displays the total number of questions and the position of the current question rela- tive to the other questions, e.g. "Ques- tion 5 of 25." TAG STATUS - Indicates whether or not the current question is "tagged" for use in a custom- ized interview. For more information, refer to the section titled, "Special Drills." You will find an Action Menu on the bottom of your screen. Each Menu choice is described below: NEXT - View the next question. PREVIOUS - View the previous question. SELECT - Select a specific question for viewing. Type the question ID number and press <ENTER> to display that question. RESET - Reset the "Elapsed Time" counter to zero. You're Hired! 13 _________________________________________________________________ ADVICE - Display suggestions for answering the current question or an example of a good answer to the question. An on-screen notepad also appears so you can attach reminder notes to each question (see below for more details). TAG/UNTAG - Mark questions with a "tag" for later use in a customized interview. This option acts as a toggle switch to change the "tag" status of the questions. For more information on customized interviews, refer to section titled, "Special Drills." CHANGE - Edit the displayed question, advice, or notes. EXIT - Return to the "Main Menu." The "Advice" option on the Action Menu warrants further discussion. When you select "Advice," two new boxes appear in the center of your screen. The "Advice" box is "display only," which means you cannot edit its contents from this screen. The "Notes" box is a notepad for your reminder notes. This box is "active" and will accept keyboard input. For more information on writing notes, refer to the section in this manual titled, "Using the Notepad." Regular practice with this interview simulator will greatly improve your interview performance. If you want to master the art of interviewing, refer back to the section in this manual titled, "How to Succeed." It describes how you can integrate "You're Hired!" into a proven three-step training system. This system will boost your confidence and give you every possible advantage in the employment interview. * TAG 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 text, and reminder 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 from this screen. You're Hired! 14 _________________________________________________________________ Tag Table Basics ________________ Press the down arrow key several times to move, or "scroll," the highlight bar. You will notice that the contents of the "Advice" and "Notes" boxes change each time the highlight bar moves. These boxes automatically display the advice text and any reminder notes that you have attached to the current question. Scrolling through the questions in the "Tag Table" is an easy way to review the advice text and your reminder notes. 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 allows you to quickly jump to any question. To use it, simply type the 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, you will notice that the highlight bar first jumps to question 2, then to question 21. Tagging Questions _________________ Creating a customized interview is as easy as selecting, or "tagging," a few questions to display in a "Special Drill." The following keys may be used to tag and untag questions: GREY PLUS + Tag the highlighted question GREY MINUS - Untag the highlighted question GREY 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) 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, press <ESC> to return to the "Main Menu," then select "Special You're Hired! 15 _________________________________________________________________ Drill." This customized interview simulator displays only tagged questions. Adding and Editing Questions ____________________________ To add a question to the "You're Hired!" data file, press <INSERT>. A blank entry form will appear on your screen. To change an existing question from the "Tag Table," first position the highlight bar over the question, then press <ENTER>. An edit form containing this question will appear. To complete the entry or edit forms, first use your left and right arrow keys to select a topic, then press <ENTER>. The next field, "Question," is a required text field. This means that you cannot move down the form while this field is blank. The remaining fields are not required fields and can be left blank. To save an added or changed record, press the <ENTER> key until the form disappears, or press the <F2> key. "You're Hired! will automatically save your text and return you to the "Tag Table." To exit the form WITHOUT saving your text, press the <ESC> key until the form disappears, or press the <F7> key. Please note that the "Advice" area actually consists of three separate fields, one field for each line. "Notes," on the other hand, is one large field and functions like a small text editor or word processor. The following keys are active when adding or editing records: ARROW KEYS - Move up, down, left, or right. ENTER - Move down one field at a time. To save your changes and return to the "Tag Table," position the cursor on the last line of the "Notes" field and press <ENTER>. ESC - Erase any changes made to the current field and move up one field. If the cursor is positioned on the top field (Topic), pressing <ESC> will return you to the "Tag Table." Exiting the form in this manner will NOT save your changes. CTRL-END - Delete all characters from the cursor to the end of the current line. CTRL-HOME - Delete all characters on the current line. You're Hired! 16 _________________________________________________________________ F2 - Save your changes and return to the "Tag Table." Deleting Questions __________________ Don't worry about accidentally erasing individual records (questions). You can't, because "You're Hired!" does not have a "delete" key. The only way to erase a record is to type new text over an existing record while in "edit" mode. In other words, to delete a question, you must replace it with another question. For more information on using the "edit" mode, see "Adding and Editing Questions" earlier in this section. * 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. To create a "Special Drill," exit to the "Main Menu" and select "Tag Questions." A table containing all of the questions will appear on your screen. To tag a question, first use your arrow keys to highlight a question, then press the Grey <+> key. A check mark will appear in the column to the left of the question ID number to indicate that this question is tagged. Tag any additional questions that you want to use, then press <ESC> to return to the "Main Menu." Select "Special Drill" to simulate an interview using only tagged questions. For more information on tagging questions, refer to the section titled, "Tag Questions." When you select "Special Drill," an interview simulator is displayed. A large window containing a single question covers most of the screen. The bottom border of this window has three fields containing the following information: TOPIC - Displays the current question's topic. Related questions have been grouped into topics. DRILL NUMBER - Displays the total number of tagged questions and the position of the You're Hired! 17 _________________________________________________________________ current question relative to the other questions, e.g. "Question 3 of 11." QUESTION NUMBER - Shows the permanent ID number of the displayed question. The bottom of your screen contains an Action Menu. Each Menu choice 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. An on- screen notepad allows you to attach reminder notes to each question. UNTAG - Remove the displayed question from the drill. CHANGE - Edit the displayed question, advice, or notes. EXIT - Return to the "Main Menu." The "Advice" option on the Action Menu warrants further discussion. When you select "Advice," two new boxes appear in the center of your screen. The "Advice" box is "display only" which means you cannot edit its contents from this screen. The "Notes" box is a notepad for your reminder notes. This box is "active" and will accept keyboard input. For more information on writing notes, refer to the section in this manual titled, "Using the Notepad." Casually practicing with this interview simulator will greatly improve your interview performance. If you want to perfect the art of interviewing, refer to the section in this manual titled, "How to Succeed." It describes how you can integrate "You're Hired!" into a proven three step training system. This system will boost your confidence and give you every possible advantage in the employment interview. You're Hired! 18 _________________________________________________________________ * PRINTING QUESTIONS * To print a report containing all of the interview questions and advice text, first make sure that your printer is ready to print, then select "Print Questions" from the "Main Menu." A printed copy of the questions and advice text is particularly useful when you are practicing in front of a mirror or video camera. For more information on this technique, refer back to the section titled, "How to Succeed." * USING THE NOTEPAD * The notepad is limited to three lines of text. It uses "word- wrap," which means you do not need to press <ENTER> at the end of each line. As you type, the text will automatically continue (wrap) onto the next line. Any notes that you type and save will remain attached to the current question. The following keys are active when adding or editing notes: INSERT - Acts as a toggle between the "Push" and "Over- write" modes. "Push" INSERTS text at the cursor and pushes existing text to the right. "Over- write" allows you to TYPE OVER existing text. CTRL-END - Delete all characters from the cursor to the end of the current line. CTRL-HOME - Delete all characters on the current line. ESC - With the cursor positioned on the first line of the notepad, press <ESC> once to erase your changes and again to return to the previous screen. F2 - Save your changes and return to the previous screen. ENTER - Moves the cursor down one line. If the cursor is positioned on the last line, pressing <ENTER> will save your changes and return you to the simulator screen. You're Hired! 19 _________________________________________________________________ * ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS * If a question arises while using "You're Hired!," 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 contact us at DataWell for prompt technical support. If you have not registered (paid for) the complete version of this program, you may still receive free technical support to help with installation and basic program operation. Advanced technical support is reserved for registered users only. We offer technical support by telephone, mail, and CompuServe Email, as follows: Telephone - (612) 432-5109 (evenings/weekends) Mail - DataWell 13852 Echo Park Court Burnsville, MN 55337 USA CIS Email - 73510,3077 (CompuServe) Stu Tanquist, President * THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT * "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 authors 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 You're Hired! 20 _________________________________________________________________ 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 manual, additional software or printed materials, 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 don't use the product, you pay nothing. Shareware is kept alive through your support. Thank you! * BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION * Registration of "You're Hired!" brings you the following benefits: * The latest version of "You're Hired!" * 50 MORE tough interview questions and advice (75 total) * A bound copy of this manual * One year of free technical support by telephone, mail, and CompuServe Email * No "Unregistered" notices displayed on your screen * Future notification of major upgrades. This gives you an added advantage. When this program is improved, you will be the first to know. You're Hired! 21 _________________________________________________________________ * HOW TO REGISTER * Price Information _________________ Price: $ 29.99 U.S. Shipping & Handling $ FREE ______ Total: $29.99 U.S. funds only please (Minnesota residents add 6.5% tax) (Foreign orders add $5.00 for air mail) Foreign Registrations _____________________ 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 $5.00 for air mail, U.S. FUNDS ONLY PLEASE. Total cost = U.S. $34.99. Ordering Options ________________ For your convenience, we offer a variety of ways to register. 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, or CompuServe Email. If you are ordering by any means other than a telephone, please use the appropriate order form found at the end of this section: Method of Payment Form to Use _________________ ___________ Credit Card 2 Cash or Check 1 Company PO 1 You're Hired! 22 _________________________________________________________________ Credit Card Orders __________________ Telephone: 800-2424-PsL (PsL = 775) Within the U.S. 713-524-6394 Outside the U.S. Fax: 713-524-6398 CIS Email: 71355,470 CompuServe (PsL) Mail: PsL P.O. Box 35705 Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA Accepted Cards: Master Card, VISA, American Express, Discover Public (software) Library (PsL) processes our credit card orders. PsL contacts us the day of your order and we quickly ship the product to you. Please note that the address and telephone numbers listed above are for credit card orders ONLY. For check or cash orders, or correspondence, please use the following address: Cash or Check Orders ____________________ Mail to: DataWell 13852 Echo Park Court Burnsville, MN 55337 USA Stu Tanquist, President Shipping Policy _______________ DataWell guarantees first-class shipment within 48 hours from the time we receive your order. Most orders are shipped within 24 hours. Site Licenses _____________ Businesses with multiple computers may purchase a "Site License." A Site License is a cost-saving agreement that allows you to purchase additional copies of "You're Hired!" at a reduced rate. For more information on Site Licenses, contact DataWell as listed below. You're Hired! 23 _________________________________________________________________ Have any Questions? ___________________ The numbers listed in the "Credit Card Orders" section are for placing orders only. Please direct all questions to DataWell through any of the following means: Telephone - (612) 432-5109 (evenings/weekends) Mail - DataWell 13852 Echo Park Court Burnsville, MN 55337 USA CIS Email - 73510,3077 (CompuServe) Stu Tanquist, President You're Hired! 24 _________________________________________________________________ FORM 1 (cash/check) DATE:_____________ (tm) You're Hired! v1.1a Registration Invoice +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | CASH, CHECK, or PO ORDER FORM | | For credit card orders, use Form 2 | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ FULL NAME: ____________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ CITY: ____________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP/POSTAL CODE: _______________ COUNTRY: ________________ DAYTIME PHONE: ( )________________ ================================================================= QUANTITY: ___ x $29.99 = $_____.00 U.S. SHIPPING & HANDLING $ FREE AIR MAIL (outside U.S. only) $ 5.00 6.5% MINNESOTA SALES TAX $_____.__ (MN residents only - subtotal x .065) TOTAL........................$_____.__ U.S. funds only please PAYMENT METHOD: Cash Check Money Order PO#____________ (circle one) (For credit card orders, use Form 2) SPECIFY DISK SIZE: 5-1/4" 3-1/2" (circle one) +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | MAIL PAYMENT TO: DataWell | | 13852 Echo Park Court | | Burnsville, MN 55337 USA | | HAVE QUESTIONS? (612) 432-5109 evenings/weekends | | 73510,3077 CompuServe Email | | Stu Tanquist, President | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ You're Hired! 25 _________________________________________________________________ FORM 2 (credit card) DATE:_______________ (tm) You're Hired! v1.1a Registration Invoice +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | CREDIT CARD ORDER FORM | | Use for mail, CIS Email, and fax orders | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ FULL NAME: ____________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ CITY: ____________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP/POSTAL CODE: _______________ COUNTRY: ________________ DAYTIME PHONE: ( )____________ FAX: ( )____________ ================================================================= QUANTITY: ___ x $29.99 = $_____.00 U.S. SHIPPING & HANDLING $ FREE 6.5% MINNESOTA SALES TAX $_____.__ (MN residents only - subtotal x .065) AIR MAIL (outside U.S. only) $ 5.00 TOTAL........................$_____.__ U.S. funds only please SPECIFY DISK SIZE: 5-1/4" 3-1/2" (circle one) ================================================================= CREDIT CARD: Master Card VISA American Express Discover (circle one) (For cash or check orders use Form 1) Card number: __ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __ Expires: ____/____ Signature: ______________________________ mm yy FOR ORDERING OPTIONS, SEE THE FOLLOWING PAGE You're Hired! 26 _________________________________________________________________ FORM 2 (credit card) CONTINUED +---------------------------------------------------------------+ | CREDIT CARD ORDER FORM | | Ordering Options | +---------------------------------------------------------------+ 1) CALL TOLL FREE: 800-2424-PsL (775) 2) FROM OUTSIDE U.S.: 713-524-6394 3) FAX THIS FORM TO: 713-524-6398 4) MAIL THIS FORM TO: PsL P.O. Box 35705 Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA 5) EMAIL THIS INFO TO: 71355,470 (CompuServe) * NOTE: To simplify Email ordering, use a text editor or word processor to edit the file EMAIL.FRM distributed with this program. Be sure to save the form as ASCII or DOS text, then simply upload (send) the changed file to CompuServe ID 71355,470 You're Hired! 27 _________________________________________________________________ * LICENSE AGREEMENT * "You're Hired!" is being distributed as Shareware. You may make copies of the shareware version of this program (containing the first 25 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. "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. * INCLUDED FILES * FILE NAME DESCRIPTION ___________ _____________________________________________ Email.frm A form which provides a convenient way to register "You're Hired!" through CompuServe (CIS membership required). Edit this file with a word processor or text editor, then upload (send) it to CompuServe ID 71355,470 FileID.diz Information for Bulletin Board System (BBS) operators. Getdrive.txt Part of the installation program. GetYN.com Part of the installation program. InKey.com Part of the installation program. Install.bat Installs (copies) "You're Hired!" to your hard drive. PrintYH.bat Prints "YH.doc" (this manual). Readme.bat Displays the "Readme.txt" file. You're Hired! 28 _________________________________________________________________ Readme.txt Contains basic introductory information. Vendor.doc Contains information for disk vendors and BBS operators. YH.doc This manual. YH.exe The main program file. YH.hlp Contains help screens that can be viewed while using "You're Hired!" YHmqm.dat The main data file. YHmqm.k?? Three key files that are used to sort data. YHmqm.mem A memo file that stores the notes you attach to each question. YHmrm.dat A secondary data file.