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XXX MAINMENU.HLP ]24 6,49,99,72 YYY |How to use ResumeMaker A self-paced tutorial which is the easiest and best way to get an overview of how to use ResumeMaker's powerful features. MMM |Select Name As you create resumes, letters, target com- panies, and appoint- ments, they will be associated with the selected name which will appear at the top of the screen. Use this menu option to select, add, or delete a person's name or to edit name information. MMM |Make a Resume You can create three types of resumes with numerous formats. Use this menu option to create your resumes and then to edit, view, print, or redesign your resumes. You can also import or export com- plete resumes. MMM |Target Companies You can keep track of the companies you are targeting in your job search. Use this menu option to manage target company information, contacts, and associ- ated activities. MMM |Letters and Printing You can create a variety of letters using the built-in word processor. Or, use the unique Guided Letters system to create professionally written letters tailored just for you. MMM |Appointment Calendar Use this menu option to manage your busy schedule during your job search. You can keep track of appoint- ment dates, times, names, and other reminders. Use the address book to note contacts and referrals. MMM |ResumeMaker Settings Use this menu option to identify the printer you have, the storage drive to be used when saving resumes and letters, and to custom- ize ResumeMaker for your use. MMM |Quit Quit ResumeMaker and return to DOS. MMM XXX NAMEMENU.HLP ]25 6,49,99,72 YYY |Select Name from List Select a name that has already been entered. All resumes, letters, target companies, and appointments assoc- iated with that name will then be available. MMM |Add a Name Add a new name to begin creating resumes, letters, target com- panies, and appoint- ments for that name. MMM |Delete a Name Delete a name that has already been entered. This will delete all resumes, letters, target companies, and appointments assoc- iated with that name. MMM |Edit Name Information Change information for a name that has already been entered. MMM XXX RESUME.HLP ]27 6,49,99,72 YYY |Create New Resume Begin creating a new resume or create a new version of an existing resume for the name shown at the top of the screen. MMM |Select Resume Select a resume from the list of resumes already created for the person's name shown at the top of the screen. The selected resume name appears just below the person's name at the top of the screen. MMM |Edit Resume Information Make permanent changes to existing resume in- formation that has been entered in the selected resume. MMM |Change Resume Design Modify how the selected resume will appear when printed, including page set- tings, style, titles, layout, and spacing. MMM |View Resume Display a full-screen or condensed detailed preview of the resume that has been selected. MMM |Print Resume Print the resume that has been selected. MMM |Export Resumes Export resume(s) for the name shown at the top of the screen. Send resume(s) to diskette for future use. MMM |Import Resumes Import resume(s) for the name shown at the top of the screen. Re- trieve resume(s) from diskette for use. MMM |Delete a Resume Delete a resume that has already been entered for the name shown at the top of the screen. MMM XXX EXPORT.HLP ]25 6,49,99,72 YYY |One Resume Export one complete resume to a diskette. MMM |Group of Resumes Export a group of selected resumes to a diskette. MMM |All Resumes Export all resumes entered for the name shown at the top of the screen to a diskette. MMM XXX IMPORT.HLP ]25 6,49,99,72 YYY |One Resume Import one complete resume from diskette. MMM |Group of Resumes Import a group of selected resumes from a diskette. MMM |All Resumes Import all resumes from a diskette for the name shown at the top of the screen. MMM XXX COMPANY.HLP ]25 6,49,99,72 YYY |Add Target Company Enter information, con- tacts, or activities for a target company. The new company will be added to the list of targeted companies for the person's name shown at the top of the screen. MMM |Select Target Company Select a target company that has already been entered for the name shown at the top of the screen. MMM |Edit/View Change or view infor- mation, contacts or activities for the target company shown at the top of the screen. MMM |Print Activity Log Print an activity log for a target company or companies. MMM |Delete Target Company Delete a target company that has already been entered. MMM XXX SELECTCOMPANY.HLP ]27 6,49,99,72 YYY |Select Company from List Select a Target Company from a list of entered companies. MMM |Select Contact from List Select a Target Company by selecting a Contact from a list of entered contacts. MMM XXX EDITVIEWCO.HLP ]29 6,49,99,72 YYY |Target Company Information Edit or view infor- mation for the target company shown at the top of the screen. MMM |Contacts Edit or view infor- mation for a contact associated with the target company shown at the top of the screen. MMM |Activity Log Edit or view the activity log for the target company shown at the top of the screen. MMM XXX PRINTLOG.HLP ]27 6,49,99,72 YYY |One Target Company Print an activity log for one target company. MMM |Group of Companies Print an activity log for a group of target companies. MMM |All Companies Print an activity log for all target com- panies. MMM XXX LETTER.HLP ]28 6,49,99,72 YYY |Write a Guided Letter Write a new letter using Guided Letters for assistance. You can build a letter by choosing from a series of paragraphs written by experts. MMM |Word Processor Use ResumeMaker's full word processing abili- ties to create or edit a letter. Or, edit a letter already created with the Guided Letters feature. MMM |Print a Letter Print the letter you select from a list. MMM |Print Merged Letters Print a letter, merging information from your target companies. MMM |Delete a Letter Delete a letter that has already been created. MMM XXX GUIDELETTER.HLP ]24 6,49,99,72 YYY |Broadcast Letter A Broadcast letter is used to approach target companies that interest you. It highlights your skills and describes how your experience can be an asset to the company. MMM |Cover Letter Send a Cover letter in response to an advertisement or for a specific position. It adds a personal touch and highlights key points of your resume. MMM |Thank You Letter A Thank you letter should be written in appreciation for an interview -- and at other times when you need to express appreciation for assistance in your job search. MMM XXX PRINTMERGE.HLP ]27 6,49,99,72 YYY |One Target Company Print a merged letter for one target company. MMM |Group of Companies Print a merged letter for a group of target companies. MMM |All Companies Print a merged letter for all target com- panies. MMM XXX SETTINGS.HLP ]24 6,49,99,72 YYY |Select Printer Select the type of printer and printer port that you are using. MMM |Change Storage Drive Change the disk drive and/or subdirectory where ResumeMaker will store resumes and letters. MMM |Other Settings Change the way ResumeMaker runs, including sound effects, visual effects, and more. MMM XXX PAGESETTINGS.HLP ]27 6,49,99,72 YYY |Page Settings Set margins, headings, page breaks, and borders for the selected resume. MMM |Style Set fonts, sizes, styles (bold, italics, underline), and position for the selected resume. MMM |Titles Change title headings (Opening Statement, Experience, Education, etc.) for the selected resume. MMM |Layout Change the order of title headings for the selected resume so that the most impressive resume items are listed first. MMM |Spacing Change the number of blank lines between sections of the selected resume. MMM XXX RESUMETYPE.HLP ]26 5,49,99,77 YYY |Chronological Chronological resumes list all jobs, beginning with the most recent. It is the most common way to present your qualifi- cations. Chronological resumes can show a progression in career responsibilities. They may not work for you if you are changing careers or have been out of work for some time. MMM |Functional Functional resumes list all significant accomp- lishments and qualifi- cations. They give emphasis to transferable skills that are appli- cable to many different work situations. Functional resumes can show relevant experience. Actual job titles and dates may be left off the resume entirely. MMM |Performance Performance resumes combine elements of chronological and functional resumes. They give emphasis to accomplishments and skills, while giving a chronological listing of work history. Performance resumes include an accomplish- ments paragraph and then a detailed work history. MMM XXX NAMESELECT.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY Choose a name to com- plete the selection process. MMM XXX NAMEDELETE.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY From the list, select a name to delete. When you delete a name, all resumes, letters, target companies, and appointments for this name will also be deleted. MMM XXX COMPANYSELECT.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY Select one target company from the list. MMM XXX CONTACTSELECT.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY From the list, select a contact. MMM XXX COMPANYDELETE.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY From the list, select the target company to delete. When you de- lete a target company, all information, con- tacts, and activities associated with this company will also be deleted. MMM XXX LETTERDELETE.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY From the list, select a letter to delete. MMM XXX LETTERSELECT.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY From the list, select a letter to print. MMM XXX TAGCOMPANY.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY Indicate each target company you want selected. MMM XXX RESUMESELECT.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY Select a resume from the list to use. MMM XXX RESUMEDELETE.HLP 6,49,99,72 YYY Select a resume from the list. The selected resume will be deleted. MMM XXX MENUBLOCK1 EZRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY An Easy resume includes the following sections: opening statement, experience, education, hobbies, and references. This is the resume to use for a quick, all-purpose resume. MMM XXX STBUSRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Standard Business resume includes the following sections: opening statement, geographical preference, experience, education, and references. This is the resume to use for a standard business format resume. MMM XXX MGTRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Management resume includes the following sections: opening statement, geographical preference, work style, experience, education, professional societies, hobbies, and references. This is the resume to use if you are applying for a management position. MMM XXX COMPRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Computer Professional resume includes the following sections: opening statement, computer experience, experience, education, hobbies, and references. It may also include: geographical preference; work style; awards & honors; accomplishments. This resume highlights specific technical information in the computer field. MMM XXX PRORES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Professional resume includes the following sections: opening statement, geographical preference, professional skills, experience, education, professional societies, hobbies, and references. This resume can be used for professionals in any field. MMM XXX STURES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Student resume includes the following sections: opening statement, education, experience, hobbies, and references. It may also include: geograph- ical preference; work style; awards & honors; accomplishments. This resume is especially designed for students. It primarily highlights your educational background. MMM XXX ACARES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY An Academic resume includes the following sections: opening statement, education, academic appointments, professional societies, awards & honors, publi- cations, experience, and references. It may also include: accom- plishments. This resume is designed for those in the academic field. MMM XXX COMRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Comprehensive resume includes the most sections: opening statement, geographical preference, experience, education, professional skills, professional societies, computer experience, awards & honors, publications, hobbies, and references. This resume can be used to highlight a variety of skills and interests. MMM XXX STRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Standard resume includes the following sections: opening statement, accomplish- ments, experience, education, hobbies, and references. It may also include: work style. This is the resume to use for a basic, all-purpose resume. MMM XXX PROMGTRES.TIP 4,49,19,77 YYY A Professional/Manage- ment resume includes the the following sections: opening statement, accomplishments, exper- ience, professional societies, education, hobbies, and references. It may also include: work style; professional skills. This is the resume to use if you are applying for a professional or management position. MMM XXX ENDBLOCK1 
