Personal Computer Fundamentals

Creating a Portfolio

In this lesson, you will learn:

• Tools For Building your Resume
• Making a Cover Sheet
• Cover Sheets, Interview Questions, Apps for Employment Worksheets
• Thank You Letters
• Writing your Resume
• Parts of the Resume
• References

Writing Your Resume

Open Microsoft Word.

• Start > All Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Office Word 2007.

Press the colored “Office Button” on the top left of the screen.
Select “New”.
In the window that opens , in the left pane scroll until you see “resumes”.
In the middle window, select “basic”.
In the right window click on “I Accept”.
In the middle window, click one time on a resume.

• In the right window the resume you select will show the layout, whitespace and colors.

In the middle window select different resumes to see how each will look.
When you find the resume you want, double click it.
Save the file using the “Office Button  >  Save As > Word Document” .
Save it to “My Documents  >  Students”. If you do not have a folder in “Students”, then create a new one:

•  Press the folder icon that has a YELLOW star on the top right of the screen. Type your FIRST AND LAST name

Save the document with a better name.

Parts of the Resume

An objectice describes why you want the job and what type of job you want.

EXAMPLES:

Objective:

A full-time-time position working as an entry-level receptionist where my excellent customer service skills can be used and developed.

Objective:

An entry-level position that will allow me the opportunity to use my current skills and past work experience.

Experience:

List all of your precious jobs (up to 10 years and under) and dates of employment. If you have never had a job, you may choose to write a functional resume. A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience. You can write a combination resume that includes both your skills and experience along with your employment history.

Examples of Skills and achievements:

• Ability to handle pressure
• Believe in a strong work ethic
• Enjoy working with the public
• Bilingual – (language name) and English
• Excellent telephone skills
• Understanding formatting of business letters, memos and reports
• Customer Service
• Bookkeeping
• Record Keeping
• Critical Thinking
• Typing – ( number) words per minute (show certification if you have it)
• Ten-Key (number) keys per minute (show certification if you have it)
• Software – Windows XP, Word, Excel
• Show certifications if you have them in
• Office Computing Basics
• Word Processing Basics
• Spreadsheet Basics
• Presentation Basics
• Database Basics
• Internet Basics
• Keyboarding Basics or Advanced
• Ten Key Basics or Advanced

Education:
Follow the outline on resume program and include the following info:
Community Colleges of Spokane
Institute of Extended Learning
Course of Study: GED, Computer Basics and workplace success skills classes

References: Available on request

References