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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

info@winnipegtransitioncentre.com 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 hr@acme.org 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, jdoe@temps4all.com 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 jobs@constructors1.ca 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