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TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALSFOR JOB SEEKERS
WTC Employment Assistance Resource Services (E.A.R.S.)1836 Main StreetWinnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3H2
Phone 204-338-3899 Fax 204-338-4299
[email protected] www.winnipegtransitioncentre.com
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Workshop Objectives1. Master essential tools for customizing
resumes (50 min.)2. Know the right file types and best
practices for emailing resumes (25 min.)3. Learn to use the web and social media
wisely for job searching and beyond (15 min.)
WTC can give you referrals to learn more
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Part 1: Customize Resumes forJob Applications Apply to [email protected] for a Customer Service position
with excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and be highly self-motivated. Attach your resume as a Word file.
Apply for an Administrative Professional opportunity. You must be highly detailed oriented and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Reply to John Doe, [email protected] with your resume in Plain text, no attachments.
Send an application to be an Equipment Operator at Constructors1 Inc. Candidates must be team players, have excellent communication skills and excel in fast-paced environments. Reply to [email protected] with a PDF resume.
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Word (1981-1990)
Main Menu
•No mouse!
•Keyboard commands only!
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Word (1991)
Main Menu
Ribbon
Ruler
Drop-down Menu
•Now with mouse!
•Keyboard commands and shortcuts
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Word (1993-2003)
Main Menu
Toolbars
Ruler
Drop-down Menu
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Word (2007+)
Menu
Ribbon
Ruler
Word 2007+ uses a new file
format called .doc
xthat affects
how you save and
email your resumes
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Google Docs (2012)
Main Menu
Toolbars
Ruler
Drop-down Menu
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Top Ten List1. File Management2. Selecting and
Moving3. Cut / Copy / Paste4. Undo / Redo5. Formatting6. Alignment 7. Bullets8. Tables9. Tabs10. Save As
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1. File Management Use long, descriptive
file names when saving different resumes
Save your work often—computers can “crash”
Know the drive and folder locations of your saved resumes
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2. Selecting and Moving Notice how the mouse
cursor changes as you move around the document
The mouse changes when positioned on the left
Click to select the paragraph
Click and drag to move
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3. Cut / Copy / Paste Select text or
paragraphs Use the buttons for
Cut / Copy / Paste Or use the keyboard
shortucuts Ctrl+X / Ctrl+C / Ctrl + V
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4. Undo / Redo Select text or
paragraphs Change, delete or
move selection Use the buttons for
Undo and Redo Or use the keyboard
shortcut Ctrl+Z to Undo
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5. Formatting Select text or
paragraphs Use buttons on
Formatting toolbar Use Main Menu Use right-click pop-up
menus
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6. Alignment Select text or
paragraphs Use Alignment
buttons on Formatting toolbar
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7. Bullets Select text or
paragraphs Use Bullet buttons
on Formatting toolbar
Use Indent buttons to change bullet indentation
Use Format Painter button to match bullet formatting
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8. Tables Select cells, rows,
columns or entire table
Use Borders button Use Table menu Right-click in a cell
for a pop-up menu
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9. Tabs Click the ¶ button to
show tabs and tab spaces
Use tab controls on the ruler to set, clear or move tab stops
Use Format > Tabs to set, clear or move tab stops
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10. Save As Save As: Word Document
(*.doc) Text Only (*.txt) Print to PDF Do Not Save As
Word Document (*.docx) if using Word 2007/2010
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Part 2: Formats and email Emailed job applications are typically
sent with your resume included as an attached Word file (*.doc, not *.docx), or as a PDF file.
Ads may ask for your resume as “Plain text.” Your resume is typed out into a plain text email; there is no file attached.
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Part 3: The web and social media Many accounts,
profiles, and websites can be linked
Privacy issues are unclear and unregulated
Use discretion
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Summary Use Word to customize resumes, cover
letters, calling cards, references Send your resumes as Word .doc
(not .docx), PDF or plain text in an email Use the web and social media wisely for
job searching and beyond (public search and privacy settings)
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Referrals Osbourne Village Resource Centre
www.ovrc.ca, 989-6503 Workplace Education Manitoba
www.wem.mb.ca, 272-5030Facebook: Essential-Skills-Practitioners
Ask WTC about more resources