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RESUME MASTER |
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"For that winning edge in |
today's job market" |
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Resume Master |
Version 3.0 |
(c) Copyright, |
James S. Nixon, |
1991,1992. |
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
WHAT IS SHAREWARE? ............................................ i
REGISTRATION FORM ............................................ ii
COMMENTS FORM ............................................... iii
INTRODUCTION .................................................. 1
INSTALLING RESUME MASTER ...................................... 2
STARTING RESUME MASTER ........................................ 3
MAIN MENU ..................................................... 5
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME .................................. 6
TARGETED RESUME ....................................... 8
VIEW RESUME .......................................... 10
PRINT RESUME
TO PRINTER ................................... 11
TO DISK FILE ................................. 12
UTILITIES ............................................ 13
MODIFY SCREEN POSITIONS
SELECT DELIMINATOR CHARACTER
SHELL TO DOS
SELECT PRINTER ....................................... 16
IBM/EPSON
LASER
GENERIC
LOAD FILE/SAVE FILE/NEW FILE ................................. 18
HELP SCREENS (F1 KEY) ........................................ 19
SAMPLES ...................................................... 20
COVER LETTER
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
TARGETED RESUME
***
WHAT IS SHAREWARE?
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The concept of Shareware is really quite simple. The
author (that's me) retains all rights to the software
(in this case, RESUME MASTER) but allows the software
to be distributed freely. For example, you may have
gotton RESUME MASTER off a bulletin board, received a
copy from a friend, or purchased it from a company that
specializes in "selling" shareware programs. Please
note, the fee you pay to these companies is for their
time, the cost of the disk, advertising costs,
testing, etc, not for the program itself. In essense,
you are paying for the service of getting the program
to you. This is a legitimate service. Without
these companies many of us would find shareware
programs hard-to-find or completely unavailable.
However, the author of the software does NOT receive any
of this money. To be compensated, he relies on
registration from the user (that's you). You may legally
test out this program and give copies of it to your friends
(provided it is intact and not altered in any way). In fact,
the software author WANTS you to test his program and make
sure it is right for you before being obligated to pay him
for it. That is probably the biggest benefit of the
shareware concept. If you don't like it or you don't find
it useful, you don't pay for it. However, if you do find
the program useful, more specifically, if use use RESUME
MASTER to create a resume that will be used for employment
purposes, namely applying for a job, then legally you must
make a registration payment of $19.95 to yours truly -- a
handy order form is included on the next page.
All registered users will receive the registered
version of RESUME MASTER. The registered version is
essentially the same as the shareware version, with
the exception of having removed the 10 second delay
opening shareware screen. Additionally, you will be
sent a bound, printed manual to RESUME MASTER.
***
REGISTRATION FORM
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Registered users will be sent the current registered
version of RESUME MASTER. The registered version is
essentially the same as the shareware version, with
the exception of having removed the 10 second delay
opening shareware screen. Additionally, you will be
sent a bound, printed manual for RESUME MASTER. Some
shareware authors substantially limit the shareware
version of their program in hopes that it will increase
registrations from people seeking a copy of the more
functional registered version. I have not done that.
I rely on the honesty and integrity of the user for
registrations, not on gimmicks.
Registration permits a user the license to use RESUME
MASTER only on a single computer; a registered user
may use the program on a different computer, but may
not use the program on more than one computer at the
same time. Unauthorized duplication or distribution
of the registered version is strictly prohibited.
Quantity discounts on orders of 10 or more are available.
Please contact me for additional information.
________________________________________________________
To register RESUME MASTER, simple complete this
registration form and send it along with a check or
money order made out to James S. Nixon to:
James S. Nixon, P.O. Box 1063, Van, TX 75790
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PRODUCT: RESUME MASTER Disk(s) Size
COST: $19.95 [] 3.5" [] 5-1/4"
QUANTITY: ________
TOTAL: ________
SHIP TO:
Name: __________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City,State,Zip: ________________________________________
Where did you get your shareware copy of RESUME MASTER?
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***
COMMENT FORM
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In order for me to improve RESUME MASTER I need your
help. I want RESUME MASTER to be a simple-to-use but
valuable tool for the user. To do this, I need feedback
from you -- what you liked about and what you disliked,
what you would like to see added to the program, or what
you would like to see changed.
Below you will find a short questionare. After fully
testing out RESUME MASTER, I would appreciate you
filling it out and returning it to me. You will not be
contacted in any way, nor will your name and address be
given out to anyone else. I want your input regardless of
whether or not you decide to register. In fact, the
non-registered users are the ones I need to hear from the
most. I need to know what is preventing them from
becoming a registered user. As an added incentive, if you
fill out and enclose this form when you register, you may
deduct $1.00 from your registration fee, making it $18.95
instead of $19.95.
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Where did you get your copy of RESUME MASTER?
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Did/Does RESUME MASTER fulfill your needs as a resume
generator? Comments.
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What do you like about RESUME MASTER?
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COMMENT FORM (continued ...)
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What do you dislike about RESUME MASTER?
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What feature(s) would you like to see improved or added
to RESUME MASTER to make it work better for you?
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List any specific problems or bugs you may have noticed
while operating RESUME MASTER.
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Do you feel the $19.95 registration payment is a fair
price for the program?
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Additional comments
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***
INTRODUCTION
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RESUME MASTER is a resume generator. Simply put, a
resume generator prompts you to enter information about
yourself, your past work history, your education, etc.
It then takes this information, formats it, and prints
it out to create a professional-looking one-page resume.
You do not need to know anything at all about creating
a resume. All you need do is enter the information that
is requested of you and RESUME MASTER does the rest.
Additionally, RESUME MASTER allows you create your choice
of either a chronological-type resume or a targeted-type
resume. This permits you to choose the resume type that
will work best for you based on your own background.
Even though RESUME MASTER is simple-to-use and straight-
forward in it's approach, a help system is included in
case you get stuck and don't want to refer back to the
manual. You can get help at practically any point in
the program by simply pressing the F1 key.
An added feature in version 3.0 is the ability to send
a copy of your completed resume to a disk file. This
allows you to customize your resume by reading it into
a word processing program and making minor changes or
additions there.
***
INSTALLING RESUME MASTER
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The only installation requirement that you should be
aware of, is that all files that accompany the
RESUME MASTER program must be located together
in the same directory. The only exception to this,
is for your data files -- the files that contain
the information that will be used to print your
resume. For example, your name, address, work
history, etc. However, you do not need to worry about
data files yet. There are not any on your distribution
disk(s). They will be created once you begin using
RESUME MASTER.
If you are using a floppy, make sure all files are
on the same diskette.
If you transfer the files to your hard drive, be sure
that you transfer all of them to the same directory.
********************** IMPORTANT *************************
* *
* RESUME MASTER has a utility feature called "Shell to *
* DOS" that allows you to temporarily leave RESUME *
* MASTER to perform DOS functions such as erasing files, *
* renaming a file, etc. If you are running RESUME *
* MASTER from a floppy disk and your system does not *
* have a hard drive, you must copy the file COMMAND.COM *
* onto a floppy disk. It may be copied to the RESUME *
* MASTER disk itself, provided there is room, or, *
* if you have two disk drives, to a diskette in *
* the other drive. COMMAND.COM is a file that came *
* with your DOS diskettes and should be located *
* on your DOS Start-Up Disk (the disk you use to boot-up *
* your system when you first turn your computer on). *
* This is required only for the "Shell to DOS" option. *
* The rest of the program functions perfectly fine *
* without having access to the COMMAND.COM file. *
* *
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STARTING RESUME MASTER
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There are two different ways to start RESUME MASTER.
However, in both cases, the first thing you need to
do is to attach to the drive or directory where the
RESUME MASTER program is located. At that point you
have two options:
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You may start the program by simply typing the word RESUME.
A:> RESUME
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Alternatively, you may specify the name of the data
file you want to use at the same time you start
RESUME MASTER.
A:> RESUME MYFILE.DAT
OR
A:> RESUME B:\MYFILE.DAT
As you can see from the preceeding example, the data
file can be stored on another drive or directory.
To specify the data file you want to use at the command
line, simply enter the filename after the word RESUME.
For example, at the DOS prompt, enter RESUME MYFILE.DAT.
The RESUME MASTER program will load and the file
MYFILE.DAT will be created, or if it already exists, it
will be opened for editing. If you want to create a data
file or open an existing data file at a different path
than where the RESUME MASTER program is located, be sure
and preceed the filename with the desired path. For
example, if the RESUME MASTER program is on a disk on
drive A:, but you want to create a data file called
MYFILE.DAT on the disk in drive B:, then at the DOS
prompt, enter RESUME B:\MYFILE.DAT.
One last thing -- no matter what filename you give
your data file, it will be changed so the last four
characters in the filename are ".DAT". So entering
"MYFILE" or "MYFILE.TXT" will both result in a file
named "MYFILE.DAT".
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STARTING RESUME MASTER (cont ...)
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USING MONOCHROME COLORS ON A COLOR MONITOR
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If you are using a color monitor, RESUME MASTER
automatically determines that and RESUME MASTER
is run in color. However, if you are using a
color monitor but want to run RESUME MASTER in
monochrome (black and white), simply use the
switch /M at the command line when loading
RESUME MASTER. Make sure /M is the last thing
you enter before pressing the RETURN key.
Examples:
RESUME /M
RESUME B:\MYFILE.DAT /M
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MAIN MENU
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The main menu is where you make all your initial
choices. To make a selection, simply enter the number
of the option you want to perform. For example, to
print a resume, enter the number "4".
To LOAD a new file from disk, enter the letter "L".
To SAVE the resume you are currently working on to
disk, enter the letter "S"
To clear the current resume and start over from
the beginning, enter the letter "N", for NEW FILE.
To exit the program, enter the letter "E".
To get help, press the F1 KEY.
********************** IMPORTANT *************************
* *
* No matter where you are in the menu system, pressing *
* the ESC key will always take you back to the main menu *
* or to the previous menu. *
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| 1. Chronological Resume |
| 2. Targeted Resume |
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| 3. View Resume |
| 4. Print Resume |
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| 5. Utilities |
| 6. Select Printer |
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| L = LOAD FILE |
| S = SAVE FILE |
| N = NEW FILE |
| E = EXIT ... F1 = HELP |
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
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Select this option to create or edit a chronological-
type resume. A chronological-type resume emphasizes
career growth and past employers. Best used when your
job target ties in directly to your past work experience,
or you had a prestigious last employer.
After entering the number 1 on the main menu for
chronological resume, you will be shown another menu
like the one below:
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|1. Personal Info|
|2. Employment 1 |
|3. Employment 2 |
|4. Employment 3 |
|5. Education |
|6. Job Target |
|----------------|
These are the screens that must be filled out in
order to complete your chronological resume. If you
are starting from scratch, you would want to select
option 1, Personal Info, and proceed through all the
other screens in order. However, if you have previously
created the resume and simply need to edit it, this
menu allows you to go directly to the screen that
contains the information that needs to be changed.
Pressing the ESC key will take you back to the main menu.
After selecting which screen you want to go to, you will
be taken to that screen and then you simply proceed to
type in the information that is asked of you. The help
screens (F1 key) can give you additional information on
how to do this.
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME (cont ...)
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While entering the information for your chronological-type
resume, in addition to the normal editing functions
like left and right arrow keys, backspace, delete, etc.,
you also have the following editing options:
Key(s) Function Performed
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CTRL + LEFT ARROW KEY ... Move left one word.
CTRL + RIGHT ARROW KEY .. Move right one word.
HOME ........ Takes you to first character in field.
END ......... Takes you to the last character in field.
RETURN ...... Takes you to the next field. If at last
field, prompts you whether or not to
accept screen contents.
TAB ......... Takes you to next field.
SHIFT + TAB . Takes you to previous field.
CTRL + C .... Clears or Erases the field
CTRL + R .... Restores field to the value it had
when the file was first loaded, OR,
if saved since then, to the value it
had the last time the file was saved.
CTRL + A .... Restores all fields on screen to the
values they had when the file was first
loaded, OR, if saved since then, to the
values they had the last time the file
was saved. Will first show you what
changes would be made and prompt you
to confirm.
CTRL + N .... Takes you to the next screen. This is
quicker than escaping to the main menu
and making your selection there.
CTRL + P .... Takes you to the previous screen. Once
again, this is quicker than escaping
to the main menu and making your choice
there.
ESC ......... Returns you to the main menu
***
TARGETED RESUME
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Select this option to create or edit a targeted-
type resume. A targeted-type resume allows you to
custom-tailor your resume to a specific job. De-emphasizes
past work experience. Best used when you are concentrating
on a specific job, or have had very little past
work experience.
After entering the number 2 on the main menu for
targeted resume, you will be shown another menu
like the one below:
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|1. Personal Info|
|2. Employment 1 |
|3. Employment 2 |
|4. Employment 3 |
|5. Education |
|6. Capabilities |
|7. Achievments |
|8. Job Target |
|----------------|
These are the screens that must be filled out in
order to complete your targeted resume. Please note
that capabilities and achievments are each separated
into two screens. Choosing option 6 or 7 takes you to
the first of the two screens, respectively. If you
are starting from scratch, you would want to select
option 1, Personal Info, and proceed through all the
other screens in order. However, if you have previously
created the resume and simply need to edit it, this
menu allows you to go directly to the screen that
contains the information that needs to be changed.
Pressing the ESC key will take you back to the main menu.
After selecting which screen you want to go to, you will
be taken to that screen and then you simply proceed to
type in the information that is asked of you. The help
screens (F1 key) can give you additional information on
how to do this.
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TARGETED RESUME (cont ...)
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While entering the information for your targeted-type
resume, in addition to the normal editing functions
like left and right arrow keys, backspace, delete, etc.,
you also have the following editing options:
Key(s) Function Performed
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CTRL + LEFT ARROW KEY ... Move left one word.
CTRL + RIGHT ARROW KEY .. Move right one word.
HOME ........ Takes you to first character in field.
END ......... Takes you to the last character in field.
RETURN ...... Takes you to the next field. If at last field,
prompts you whether or not to accept screen
contents.
TAB ......... Takes you to next field.
SHIFT + TAB . Takes you to previous field.
CTRL + C .... Clears or Erases the field
CTRL + R .... Restores field to the value it had
when the file was first loaded, OR,
if saved since then, to the value it
had the last time the file was saved.
CTRL + A .... Restores all fields on screen to the
values they had when the file was first
loaded, OR, if saved since then, to the
values they had the last time the file
was saved. Will first show you what
changes would be made and prompt you
to confirm.
CTRL + N .... Takes you to the next screen. This is
quicker than escaping to the main menu
and making your selection there.
CTRL + P .... Takes you to the previous screen. Once
again, this is quicker than escaping
to the main menu and making your choice
there.
ESC ......... Returns you to the main menu
***
VIEW RESUME
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Select this option to quickly preview your resume
before printing.
After entering the number 3 on the main menu for
view resume, you will be shown a menu like the
one below:
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|1. Chronological |
|2. Targeted |
|-----------------|
Select which type of resume you want displayed
by entering the number 1 or the number 2. The resume
will then be displayed, one screen at a time.
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PRINT RESUME TO PRINTER
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Select this option to print your resume to the printer.
********************* IMPORTANT *************************
* *
* Before printing, be sure you have selected which type *
* of printer that will be using. This is done by way of *
* the "Select Printer" option under the main menu. *
* *
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Select option #4, "Print Resume", from the main
menu. Then select the type of resume you want
to print from the sub-menu -- either chronological
or targeted. Select option #1, "Printer", from
the next sub-menu to send your resume to your
printer. Finally, enter the number of copies
you want printed. The default is 1 copy. If you
only want to print one copy, simply hit the
ENTER key to accept the default value.
If you are printing to a dot-matrix printer, you
will be prompted whether you want to print on
forms (computer paper) or on single sheets of paper.
If you select single sheets, the program will pause
before each copy to allow you to load the printer
with a new sheet of paper.
******************* IMPORTANT NOTES *************************
* *
* 1. When printing multiple copies to a dot-matrix *
* printer, some printers will print each sucessive *
* copy one line down from the last, meaning that if *
* the first line of the first copy starts on line 3, *
* then the first line of the second copy will start *
* on line 4, and so on. If you are printing only 2 or *
* 3 copies at a time, this should not be a problem. *
* However, if you need more than 2 or 3 copies and *
* you printer is behaving in the above-mentioned *
* manner, you will be better off to break your *
* printing down into sets of 2 or 3 copies. *
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* 2. When printing in generic mode (meaning you selected *
* Generic under the Select Printer option), be sure and *
* remember to manually rest the printer before printing. *
* To do this, simply turn the printer off, then back *
* on again. *
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PRINT RESUME TO DISK FILE
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Select this option to send your completed resume to
a disk file. The file you create can then be read into
a word processor, text editor, desktop publisher, etc.
for customizing it to your exact taste. You might
want to add additional information, such as expanding
on previous employers, education, etc. If your
program has the capabilities, you might want to change
the font size or type of font, underline or "make
bold" additional parts or your resume, etc.
Please note that resumes printed to a disk file
cannot be read back into Resume Master. These
are strictly used for importing into other programs.
The data files, files ending in ".DAT", are the
files used by Resume Master for storing your resume
information.
To print to a disk file, select option #4,
"Print Resume", from the main menu. Then select the
type of resume you want to print from the sub-menu,
either chronological or targeted. Select option #2,
"File", from the next sub-menu to send your resume
to a disk file. Finally, enter the name of the file
you want your resume saved under. You may include
a path in the filename if you wish. For example,
"C:\RMFILES\MYRESUME.TXT" is a valid name. Of course,
to create the file in the current disk drive or
directory, you would just enter the filename,
such as "RESUME1.TXT".
***
UTILITIES
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After entering the number 5 on the main menu for
utilities, you will be shown a menu like the
one below:
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|1. Modify Screen |
| Positions |
|2. Select Delim. |
| Character |
|3. Shell to DOS |
|-----------------|
To make a selection, simply enter the number 1,
2, or 3. Pressing the ESC key returns you to
the main menu. The three options are explained below.
1. MODIFY SCREEN POSITIONS -- This is a very
useful utility that allows you to modify the position
of Past Employers, Education, Capabilities,
and Achievements. You may insert a blank screen/
field, delete an existing screen/field, or swap
positions of existing screens/fields. The term
"screen/fields" refers to what is being modified.
If you are modifying the position of one of your
employers, then this utility effects all the fields
that are contained within it (company, date hired,
job duties,etc.). Same thing with education. If you
are modifying capabilities or achievements, then it
effects each individual capability or achievement. In
other words, it effects individual fields.
INSERT - To insert a blank screen/field, simply
move (using the cursor keys) to the desired
insert position and press the ENTER key. All
screens/fields at and below this position will
be moved down one position. The bottom-most
screen/field will be removed altogether.
DELETE - To delete an existing screen/field, move
to the desired delete position and press the
DELETE key. This screen/field will be deleted
and all screens/fields below it will be moved up
one position.
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UTILITIES (continued ...)
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SWAP - This option will normally be used only for
capabilities and achievements. For the moment,
let's pretend we are working with capabilities.
First, decide which two capabilities you want
to swap. Let's say we want to swap the position
of capability number 7 with capability number 2.
Now move to one of these two positions, it
doesn't matter which. We will move to position 2.
Once there, press the SPACEBAR. The text will now
be highlighted or change colors. Now move down to
position 7. As you move, notice that the text that
was originally in position 2 moves along with the
cursor bar. What is actually happening is that as
you move, the text that was in position 2 is being
swapped with the text in the highlight bar. When
the highlight bar is at position 3, capabilities
2 and 3 have been swapped, when the highlight bar
is at position 4, capabilities 2 and 4 have been
swapped. Do not worry, these "swaps" are only
temporary and are not made permanent until you
press the ENTER key. When you have moved to
position 7, you will see that capabilities 2 and
7 have swapped places, which is what we wanted.
Press the ENTER key to make this change permanent.
Pressing the ESC key at any point will abort the
swap process.
The modify screen positions utility will probably be most
useful when you change jobs and need to move all your
past employers down one position to make room for your
new job. To do this, use the INSERT option at position
one.
***
UTILITIES (continued ...)
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2. SELECT DELIMINATOR CHARACTER - This function allows
you to select the type of character that is
used to mark the beginning of each new job
duty, achievment, and ability on your printed
resume. The default and preferred character is
a small square. However, some printers are unable to
print this character. If your printer will not print
this char., then select deliminator character *.
Before doing this, you might want to check your
printer manual. Some printers are capable of
printing different character sets. To print the square,
your printer must be using the IBM character
set. To change your deliminator character, select
option 2 from the utilities menu. A screen will
then appear that shows the currently active
deliminator character in the center of the screen.
Pressing the spacebar toggles between the square and *.
Press the ENTER key to accept the new value and
return to the main menu. Pressing ESC retains
the old value and returns you to the main menu.
3. SHELL TO DOS - This utility allows you to perform
DOS commands such as copying and erasing files
without having to exit RESUME MASTER. After
selecting option 1, Shell to DOS, on the utilities
menu, you will temporarily leave RESUME MASTER and
a DOS prompt will appear. Perform your DOS commands,
then when you are ready to return to RESUME MASTER,
type the word EXIT.
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SELECT PRINTER
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After entering the number 6 on the main menu for
select printer, you will be shown a menu like the
one below:
|------------|
|1. Epson/IBM|
|2. Laser |
|3. Generic |
|------------|
To select a printer, simply enter the number 1, 2,
or 3. Pressing the ESC key returns you to the
main menu. The three printer set-ups are explained
below.
EPSON/IBM - Select this option when printing to
a dot-matrix printer. Your printer must be in
either Epson or IBM mode to get bold text,
underlining etc. Most printers operate or can
operate in one or both of these modes, even
non-Epson and non-IBM printers. For example,
let's say you have a Star printer, as I do.
Normally, the printer operates in standard
mode, or the mode set-up for the Star printer.
However, it can very easily be changed to
operate in either Epson or IBM mode. To do this,
you normally need to change the settings of
some switches in your printer. It may sound
complicated, but it is really quite simple.
Consult your printer manual for details. Your
best bet if you have a dot-matrix printer is
to first try printing to your printer as it is
currently set-up. If it doesn't print properly,
you don't get underlining or bold text, or you
get funny looking characters, then you are not
in Epson or IBM mode. Consult your printer
manual to see if your printer is capable of
printing in Epson or IBM mode. If so, make the
necessary changes and try again. If not, select
the Generic mode, option 3.
***
SELECT PRINTER (continued ...)
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LASER - Select this option if you are printing
to a laser printer. It should work for all
Hewlett-Packard compatible laser printers. If,
for some reason, it doesn't print properly, select
Generic mode, option 3, and try again.
GENERIC - If your resume is printed with strange
characters or you get unexpected results after
using the Epson/IBM or Laser printer mode, select
the Generic print mode. You will not get underlining
or bold text, so use only as a last resort.
******************** IMPORTANT NOTE **********************
* *
* 1. You only have to choose a printer mode once. Your *
* selection is saved to a file and then reloaded each *
* time you use the program. *
* *
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LOAD FILE/SAVE FILE (File Input Screen)
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When you select Load File or Save File from the main
menu, a File Input Screen will appear. The File
Input Screen allows you to either load a data file to
edit or to save a file to disk, depending on whether
you selected Load File or Save File. Data files
are the files that contain the information that will
be printed on your resume, such as your name, address,
past employers, etc. Each data file will allow you to
create one chronological-type resume and one targeted-
type resume. RESUME MASTER allows you to create and work
with as many data files as you want.
The File Input Screen consists of four parts:
Filename: -- Enter the name of the file you wish to
load or the name of the file you
want to save your resume under.
All data files must end in ".DAT". A
directory listing is provided in the middle
of the File Input Screen that lists all
RESUME MASTER data files that exist at the
current path.
< Accept > -- After you have entered the name of the file
you want to load or save, TAB over to
"< Accept >" (it will begin blinking) and
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Path: -- This is the location that the selected data file
will be stored or loaded from. The path consists
of the drive (A:,B:,C:,or D:) and may also contain
one or more directories (E.G. C:\RMASTER\DATAFILES).
The Directory Listing lists all data files that
exist at this path. If you want to save a data
file and want it stored at a different path,
or you wish to retrieve an existing data file that
is located at a different path, simply change the
path setting and press the ENTER key. The
Directory Listing will then be updated to
reflect the data files that exist at the new path.
Directory Listing -- The Directory Listing list all
data files, if any, that exist at
the current path. These files are
listed between the two horizontal
lines on the File Input Screen.
NEW FILE
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Select this option to clear the current resume and to
begin creating a new one from scratch.
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HELP SCREENS (F1 KEY)
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While using RESUME MASTER, you can get on-screen help
at almost any point in the program by pressing the F1 key.
The following actions can be performed while the help
screen is being displayed:
Key(s) Function Performed
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ESC ................. Removes help screen from display
Home ................ Takes you to the beginning of the help
screen.
End ................. Takes you to the end of the help
screen.
Page Up ............. Scrolls up one page
Page Down ........... Scrolls down one page
The up arrow key .... Scrolls up one line
The down arrow key .. Scrolls down one line
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SAMPLES
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The following three pages contain a cover letter, a
chronological-type resume, and a targeted-type resume.
All three are almost identical to copies that I recently
sent to prospective employers. They are included as
examples to help you in filling out your resume. Hopefully,
you can get some ideas from them.
The resumes are included to demonstrate content. They will
print similar to a resume printed with the Generic print mode.
Unlike the resumes you will generate, they do not include
bold text, underlining, etc.
Although this program is not intended to teach you the
mechanics of filling out a resume, contacting potential
employers, etc., I do want to emphasize the importance
of always including a cover letter with your resume. A
cover letter specifically points out the intentions behind
your resume, allows you to emphasize specific things
about yourself that relate to the company or position in
question, and most importantly, gives your resume a
"personal touch" that sets it apart from resumes without
cover letters.
A cover letter should be precise and to-the-point. It
should never be over one page in length. If you know the
the name of the person who will be reviewing your resume,
address it to him/her directly.
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May 25, 1991
Mr. Jeff Adams
Data Processing Manager
Computer Central, Inc.
1111 Anystreet
Dallas, Texas 75757
Dear Mr. Adams:
I would like to apply for the position of Assistant Controller as
described in the May 23rd edition of the Dallas Morning News.
I have had considerable experience with both computer applications
and programming in general. I have worked extensively with both
databases and spreadsheets, including writing some rather complex
macros for 20/20, a LOTUS 123 clone that is the system spreadsheet
where I am currently employed. Additionally, I have considerable
experience working with DOS, from performing file utilities such as
copying files, unerasing files, etc. to writing batch files.
My minimum salary requirement is $23,000.00, which could be
negotiable depending on the benefits provided by Computer Central,
Inc.
I would appreciate the opportunity of an interview at your convience.
I feel I would make a worthwhile addition to your team.
Sincerely,
James S. Nixon
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James S. Nixon
P.O. Box 1063
Van, Texas 75790
Home: (111) 222-3333
JOB TARGET: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
EXPERIENCE:
11/89 - Present HOWE-BAKER ENGINEERS, INC. Tyler, TX
Document Controller - Quality Control Division
* Created a computerized menu system that quickly and
easily accesses all QC files
* Maintain several spreadsheets that chart weekly and
cumulative welding reject rate
* Completed change orders for Engineering Dept.
* Created and maintain drawing index for project on
database
3/89 - 8/89 FLUOR-DANIEL, INC. Sugarland, TX
Drafter III
* Operated Hewlett-Packard plotters
* Used both AutoCad and VersaCad
* Worked extensively with DOS. Created batch files,
restored damaged or erased files, etc.
* Used dBase to keep track of drawings that were
plotted
5/85 - 3/89 EASTEX BUILDERS SUPPLY Van, TX
Assistant Manager
* Assisted customers with product selection
* Supervised other employees
* Ordered materials for inventory
* Ordered forklift
EDUCATION:
1988 TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE, Drafting
1985 VAN HIGH SCHOOL
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James S. Nixon
P.O. Box 1063
Van, Texas 75790
Home: (111) 222-3333
JOB TARGET: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
CAPABILITIES:
* Proficient in Primos and DOS operating systems
including JCL programming
* Proficient in use of Prime INFO database
* Proficient in LOTUS 123 and Prime 20/20 spreadsheets
including macro applications
* Extremely fluent in QuickBASIC programming. This
resume was generated by a program that I wrote.
* Familiar with basics of COBOL and "C" programming
languages
* Self-starter. Ability to learn and work
independently
ACHIEVMENTS:
* Created and maintain official drawing index for
project on Prime INFO database
* Designed and developed computerized menu system for
accessing Quality Control files
* Wrote spreadsheet macros that have been utilized
by other employees
* Produce weekly graph on LOTUS 123 that charts the
reject rate for all structural welding
* Computerized many of our Quality Control forms that
were previously done manually
* Have used both VersaCad and AutoCad
* Have spent considerable time operating
Hewlett-Packard plotters.
* Currently have two programs that are being
distributed by several different shareware companies
WORK HISTORY:
11/89 - Present HOWE-BAKER ENGINEERS, INC. Tyler, TX
Document Controller - Quality Control Division
3/89 - 8/89 FLUOR-DANIEL, INC. Sugarland, TX
Drafter III
5/85 - 3/89 EASTEX BUILDER SUPPLY Van, TX
Assistant Manager
EDUCATION:
1988 TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE, Drafting
1985 VAN HIGH SCHOOL
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