8/11/2019 Advertise Microsoft Word Lessons Coverletter Resume http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/advertise-microsoft-word-lessons-coverletter-resume 1/44 SESSION 1 Job Search In this session, students apply for a job at the TechnoAd Agency. To prepare for this task, students review cover letters and résumés and then answer questions to determinetheir qualifications. Once they have a list of their characteristics, skills, and experiences that make them a perfect match for the position, they open Microsoft Word to gain familiarity with the program. Next, they follow detailed instructions to write a professional cover letter and résumé. Upon completion, students address an envelope to send their application using traditional mail. They combine their cover letter and résumé and save the file as a PDF document to send digitally using email. These well- formatted business documents are sure to draw the attention of the TechnoAd Agency! Discover your Qualifications Assignment 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word Assignment 2: Write a Cover Letter Assignment 3: Write a Résumé Assignment 4: Apply for the Job Assignment 5: Session 1 Review: Microsoft Word Review Session 1 Skill Review: Write a Job Acceptance Letter Session 1 Extension Activity: The InterviewTo purchase TechnoAdvertise, please visit: http://www.technokids.com/Store/Senior-Projects/TechnoAdvertise/TechnoAdvertise-Page1.aspx To read about TechnoAdvertise, click here or go to: http://www.technokids.com/computer-curriculum/senior/advanced-word-processing.aspx
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8/11/2019 Advertise Microsoft Word Lessons Coverletter Resume
SESSION 1Job SearchIn this session, students apply for a job at the TechnoAd Agency. To preparefor this task, students review cover letters and résumés and then answerquestions to determine their qualifications. Once they have a list of theircharacteristics, skills, and experiences that make them a perfect match for theposition, they open Microsoft Word to gain familiarity with the program. Next,they follow detailed instructions to write a professional cover letter andrésumé. Upon completion, students address an envelope to send theirapplication using traditional mail. They combine their cover letter and résumé
and save the file as a PDF document to send digitally using email. These well-formatted business documents are sure to draw the attention of theTechnoAd Agency!
Discover your QualificationsAssignment 1:
Introduction to Microsoft WordAssignment 2:
Write a Cover LetterAssignment 3:
Write a RésuméAssignment 4:
Apply for the JobAssignment 5:
Session 1 Review: Microsoft Word Review
Session 1 Skill Review: Write a Job Acceptance Letter
Session 1 Extension Activity: The Interview
To purchase TechnoAdvertise, please visit: http://www.technokids.com/Store/Senior-Projects/TechnoAdvertise/TechnoAdvertise-Page1.aspx
To read about TechnoAdvertise, click here or go to: http://www.technokids.com/computer-curriculum/senior/advanced-word-processing.aspx
In this session, students apply for a job at the TechnoAd Agency. To prepare for this task, students review cover
letters and résumés and then answer questions to determine their qualifications. Once they have a list of theircharacteristics, skills, and experiences that make them a perfect match for the position, they open MicrosoftWord to gain familiarity with the program. Next, they follow detailed instructions to write a professional coverletter and résumé. Upon completion, students address an envelope to send their application using traditionalmail. They combine their cover letter and résumé and save the file as a PDF document to send digitally usingemail. These well-formatted business documents are sure to draw the attention of the TechnoAd Agency!
Materials
Microsoft Word
Advertise Folder
o Cover Letter Sample File
o
Résumé Sample File
o Résumé Folder: contains three sample résumés (Optional)
o
Cover Letters Folder: contains three sample cover letters (Optional)
Cover Letter and Résumé Marking Sheet (customizable sheet available in the Assessment Tools folder)
Envelopes (Optional)
Flashcards (Optional)
o
Microsoft Word Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View
Review and Skill Review (Optional)
o
Session 1 Review: Microsoft Word Review
o Session 1 Skill Review: Write a Job Acceptance Letter
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Session 1 Skill Review: Job Acceptance Letter Sample File
Teacher Preparation
(Refer to the Preparing to Teach section of this guide for instructions)
Make the Advertise folder available to students.
Determine a location for students to save their work during this project.
Download the latest version of the FREE Adobe Reader software from www.adobe.com.
(Optional) Print the flashcards listed in the materials list for this session.
Teaching Strategy
In this project, students design advertisements using Microsoft Word. Explain scenario to students.
In this project, you assume the role of an Advertising Agent at the TechnoAd Agency. You learn the word processing skills necessary to create a cover letterand résumé, to apply for the job. Once hired, your first assignment is to producea flyer using advanced graphic skills. Next, you extend your skills to create aproduct catalog that includes a colorful layout. Finally, you use mail merge tocreate a personalized invitation to a sales event and a newsletter to informmembers about club activities. By the end of this project you will be a MicrosoftWord expert!
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In this session, students apply for a job at the TechnoAd Agency. Explain scenario to students.
In this session, you submit a cover letter and résumé to the TechnoAd Agency toapply for the Advertising Agent position. You learn advanced text formatting andpage layout options to create professional looking business documents. Thesedocuments explain why your qualifications are a perfect match for the job. Goodluck in your job search!
Assignment 1
Discover your Qualifications
In this assignment, students prepare to apply for a job at the TechnoAd Agency. To start, they read the ad in theEmployment News for the position of an Advertising Agent. To gain an understanding of the documents neededto apply for this position they review sample cover letters and résumés. Next, they answer questions about theircharacteristics, skills, and experiences to determine their qualifications for the job.
Introduce the following terminology:
résumé: a document that outlines the experience, qualifications, and skills of a job seeker
cover letter: a business letter that accompanies a résumé when applying for a job
Assignment 2
Introduction to Word
In this assignment, students are introduced to the parts of the Microsoft Word program window. They learn aboutthe File tab, title bar, window controls, quick access toolbar, scroll bars, status bar, zoom slider, ribbon, anddocument views. Students apply their knowledge to label a diagram of the window.
Assignment 3
Write a Cover Letter
In this assignment, students write a cover letter using a formal business letter format. Sample text is provided togive students ideas about how to phrase their sentences. To produce a professional document they learn howto format font, paragraphs, and margins. Upon completion, the document is edited for spelling and grammarerrors, reviewed using a checklist, and then printed.
Introduce the following terminology:
font: typeface applied to text that sets the shape of the letters
font size: point size of text that sets the height of the letters
bold: font style that darkens text to make the letters stand out on the page
italic: font style that slants text to the right
underline: font style that places a line below text
bullet: symbol that is placed before text to illustrate that the item is part of a list
line spacing: amount of vertical space between the lines of text in a paragraph
paragraph spacing: amount of space before and after a paragraph
margins: amount of white space around the page at the top, bottom, left, and right
indent level: amount of space between the margin and a selection of text
Assignment 4 Write a Résumé
In this assignment, students apply their word processing skills to create a résumé. They use the answers to manyof the questions in Assignment 1 to generate the content of their résumé. Advanced formatting techniques suchas font effects, character spacing, custom bullets, paragraph shading, and borderlines are taught. Oncefamiliar with these options, students use them to produce a résumé that effectively outlines their qualifications.
Introduce the following terminology:
character spacing: amount of space between letters
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In this assignment, students apply for the position of Advertising Agent. They learn how to address an envelopeto send their application using traditional mail. In addition, they save their cover letter and résumé as a PDF fileto send the documents digitally using email.
There are some logistical issues you will need to decide before teaching this assignment:
Will EACH student print an addressed envelope?
Will you model how to print an envelope, instead of each student printing their own?
Do your students have web-based email accounts they can use to email their application?
If your students do not have a web-based email account, will you model how to attach files to an emailmessage instead?
Introduce the following terminology:
page break: a marker in a document that places content after the marker onto the following page
keep source formatting: a paste option that maintains the formatting used in the original document, as
opposed to applying the formatting in the current document to the pasted selection
PDF: a file type that stands for "portable document format"
TEACHER TIP: EVALUATE THE COVER LETTER AND RÉSUMÉ
You may wish to evaluate the cover letter and résumé. At the end of Assignment 3 and 4 is a checklist. Studentscan use the checklist to determine if their cover letter and résumé are ready to share with an employer. Acustomizable marking sheet is available in the Assessment Tools folder.
Lesson Plan
Assignment 1 - Discover your Qualifications
Read the job ad in the Employment News for an Advertising Agent at the TechnoAd Agency.
Examine a sample cover letter and résumé.
Plan the content of a cover letter and résumé by answering questions to discover qualifications such ascharacteristics, skills, and experiences.
Assignment 2 - Introduction to Microsoft Word
Open Microsoft Word.
Click the File tab and identify three helpful commands.
Open the cover letter in the Advertise folder.
Examine the title bar and answer questions about the Window Controls.
Customize the Quick Access Toolbar by adding and then removing the Bold command.
Use the vertical and horizontal scroll bars to change the part of the cover letter in view.
Set the details displayed in the status bar.
Adjust magnification using the commands on the Zoom Sl ider.
Examine the content of the ribbon to answer questions about the content of tabs or groups, and thelocation of commands.
Experiment with document views and then answer questions about viewing options.
Label the parts of the Microsoft Word window.
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identify the parts of a business letter and résumé
explain the purpose of a cover letter and résumé
discern the characteristics, skills, and experiences that make a person suitable for an Advertising Agent position
identify different methods to apply for a job
Word Processing Skills About the Program Window
locate frequently used commands on the File tab use window controls to minimize, maximize, restore, and close a window
customize the quick access toolbar
use the scroll bars to adjust the part of the document in view
customize the information displayed on the status bar
adjust magnification using the Zoom Slider tools
locate commands on the ribbon
display the ruler
switch document views
label the window including title bar, zoom slider, help, File tab, quick access toolbar, ribbon, ruler, scroll bar, status bar, task
pane, view shortcuts, and window controls
toggle between two open windows
About File Management open and close a document
save a file as a document
save a file as in PDF format
print a documentAbout Moving in the Program Window
use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + HOME to move the cursor to the beginning of a document
use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + END to move the cursor to the end of a document
About Selecting Text
use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + A to select the entire contents of a document
click and drag to select text
double click the mouse to select a word
triple click the mouse to select a paragraph
position the mouse pointer in the left margin and click and drag to select lines of text
press and hold SHIFT and then use the DOWN arrow to select lines of text
use the Select command to select the entire contents of a documentAbout Text
apply a font to set the typeface
apply a font size
increase or decrease the font size using the Grow Font and Shrink Font commands
apply a bold, italic, and underline font style
apply and remove a font style
apply a font effect such as small caps using the Font Dialog Box
adjust character spacingAbout Paragraphs
apply a bullet style to a list
customize the bullet style
adjust the line spacing
add and remove paragraph spacing
adjust the paragraph spacing manually align text to the left, right, center, and justify
adjust the indent level
show and hide formatting symbols
insert a borderline
apply shading to a paragraph
adjust the tab marker in the ruler
About Page Layout
set the margins by selecting an option in the list or by setting custom sizes
insert a page breakAbout Editing
right click on an identified spelling/grammar error and select a correction from the list
copy formatting and apply it to a selection using Format Painter copy a selection using Copy command, right click and use the shortcut menu or a keyboard shortcut
paste a selection using Paste command, right click and use the shortcut menu or a keyboard shortcut
select the Keep Source Formatting paste option to maintain formatting from the original fileAbout Mailings
address an envelope
select the envelope size
print or save an envelope
Applied Technology
write a cover letter using Microsoft Word
write a résumé using Microsoft Word
address an envelope using Microsoft Word
save a document in PDF format to make it easy to share electronically using Microsoft Word
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TechnoAd Agency has over 15 years of experience in the advertising industry. Our companyworks closely with clients to design effective marketing material. We are looking for creativeindividuals interested in joining our team.
Job Number: TECHNO2010
Position: Advertising Agent
Job Description: Create advertisements for clients including flyers, product catalogs, andnewsletters. No experience is necessary, willing to train.
Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills Work effectively in a team setting Able to work independently
Strong time management skills
Design or artistic skills an asset Strong computer skills
Interested candidates should forward a résumé and cover letter to the attention of:Teacher Name, by email _____________or by mail to TechnoAd Agency, 2097 TechnoDrive, TechnoVille, ON, L7R 0A5
About a Cover Letter
The TechnoAd Agency is hiring. They need someonewho can use the computer to create flyers, productcatalogs, newsletters, and more!
Follow the instructions to create a cover letter andrésumé to apply for the job.
A cover letter is a business letter that accompanies yourrésumé when you apply for a job. It offers a way for jobseekers to tell employers why they should be hired. It isimportant that you show how your skills match thoseadvertised in the job posting. Review the sample cover letterto get ideas for writing your own cover letter.
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A cover letter is one page in length. It has four parts: header, introduction, body, and closing.
Header: The header identifies the job seeker, date of writing, and recipient, as well as a greeting. Oftena subject line is included.
Introduction: The introduction describes the purpose of the letter by outlining the location of the job ad, job title or job posting number, and why the job seeker should be considered for the position.
Body: The body demonstrates why the job seeker would be valuable to the employer by highlighting
skills, qualifications, and experiences that match the job description.
Closing: The closing indicates the next step the job seeker would like the employer to take, farewell,signature line, and enclosure line. An enclosure line tells the employer that there are additionaldocuments attached, which in this case, is a résumé.
There are many different ways to word a cover letter. For more ideas viewthe sample cover letters in the Advertise folder.
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A résumé is a document that outlines the experience,qualifications, and skills of a job seeker. The information is organizedunder headings to make it easy to understand. Often a résumé willsummarize education, work experience, volunteer experience,
academic and community activities, awards, hobbies, and anyspecial skills. The purpose of the résumé is to raise the interest of anemployer so that you can be contacted to schedule a jobinterview. Review the sample résumé to get ideas for making yourown résumé.
There are many different ways to createa résumé. For more ideas view thesample résumés in the Advertise folder.
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1. Circle three words that best describe you. If you are not sure, ask a friend or family member toidentify what they think are your three best qualities.
2. The job ad gives clues to what the employer is looking for in an employee. The job ad states We arelooking for creative individuals and then describes the job, Create advertisements for clients
including flyers, product catalogs, and newsletters.It is likely you have designed similar items in the past. Perhaps you have made a poster, book cover,or newsletter for a school assignment. You may have designed a flyer for a community group suchas a Church, sports team, or club to promote an event such as a fundraiser or dance. Or you mayhave created a greeting card for a special occasion.
You need to show that you have experience so that the company will want to hire you. From the li stbelow select three marketing items you have created in the past. Explain the purpose for the itemand the production method. You will use this information to show the TechnoAd Agency you havethe skills to do the job. A sample has been done for you.
flyer catalog brochure poster book cover
newsletter article yearbook page invitation thank you note
greeting card magazine logo cd cover business card
banner certificate sign bookmark web page
Item Purpose Production Methodflyer advertise school dance computer - Microsoft Publisher
poster school assignment in Visual Arts acrylic paint
3. The job ad states, No experience is necessary, willing to train. Think about a time when you learneda new skill. Describe the new skill you learned.
Circle the statement that best describes that learning situation.
You loved the challenge. You were persistent. You accepted constructive criticism.
You were eager to learn. You were determined. You were a fast learner.
You are going to apply to the ad in the Employment News for the Advertising Agentposition at the TechnoAd Agency. When you are a student you often have limited jobexperience. However, you do have many skills that the TechnoAd Agency wants.Answer the questions to discover the attributes, knowledge, and experiences that will
make you a perfect match for the job.
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4. The ad lists requirements for the job.For each item think about when you have demonstrated that skill.
a) ability to work in a fast-paced environment For example: babysat children, handed out food at a community
event, worked the stage crew for a school production
b) excellent communication skills For example: created media such as an advertisement tocommunicate a message, greeter at event, listened to customers
describe needs, presenter, public speaker, tutor
c) work effectively in a team setting For example: player on a sports team, member of a club orcommunity group, role in a collaborative school assignment
d) able to work independentlyFor example: completed chores, school assignments, or othertasks, skill that was self-taught
e) strong time management skills For example: met deadline, balanced many activities, scheduledtasks, methods used to schedule activities such as calendar, lists,electronic reminders
f) design or artistic skills For example: artistic projects, contributions to the art community,school play, art-related courses, knowledge of elements of design
5. The ad states that the job seeker must have strong computer skills. Read the list of computer-relatedsoftware and tasks. For each item, circle your level of proficiency. If you possess additionalcomputer skills list them in the table.
Microsoft Word none basic intermediate advanced/expert
Microsoft Excel none basic intermediate advanced/expert
Microsoft PowerPoint none basic intermediate advanced/expert
Microsoft Publisher none basic intermediate advanced/expert
6. Education: In this section of your résumé you can include:
school name
start date grade
projected year of graduation
grade point average if high
attendance record if perfect
academic awards
relevant courses or activities that relate to the job
7. Work Experience: In this section of your résumé you need to list your paid and volunteerexperiences. You should put the most recent job at the top of the list. Do not worry if you have notyet worked for a company, your experience helping family members and neighbors or yourinvolvement with school clubs or community events will show employers you are reliable,responsible, and willing to work.
Below is a list of jobs you may have worked. For each job, check the duties you performed or addyour own tasks to the list. You will be surprised at your work experience!
Cashier Laborer Landscaper
process orders bag groceries assist customers
remove debris wash vehicles shovel dirt and gravel
Cleaner/Janitor Carrier Server wash and vacuum floors
empty garbage cans sort and deliver papers
follow delivery route serve food to guests
fill food trays
A résumé has information organized under headings to make it easy tounderstand. A résumé summarizes education, work experience, volunteerexperience, academic and community activities, awards, hobbies, and anyspecial skills. Answer the questions to plan the content of your résumé.
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8. List three jobs you have done that you think best show your skillset and dependability. Put the mostrecent job at the top of the list. For each job describe the job duties or contribution you made tothe employer.
Job Title:
Employer Name:
Identify the company, club, team, school, or organization. If the job was done at home, list self-employed.
Dates Worked: -
month/year month/year
If a one-time event or seasonal, leave the date out of the résumé and instead include this information in the job duties section.
Job Duties: Verbs
Use a verb to describeeach duty.
oversee train
manage coach
direct assist
monitor motivate
Job Title: process determine
Employer Name: coordinate present
organize operate
Dates Worked: - arrange install
month/year month/year schedule assemble
plan maintain
Job Duties: collect repair
sort troubleshoot
obey stock
review solve
record promote
Job Title: track develop
Employer Name: distribute design
deliver create
Dates Worked: - collaborate perform
month/year month/year cooperate demonstrate
generate communicate
Job Duties: provide accomplish
achieve administer
obtain report
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9. Memberships: If you belong to a community group, team, or school club you may want to includethis information on your résumé. This information can show an employer you are a team player, liketo get involved, and have strong social skills. You may want to include organization name, role,date of membership, and responsibilities.
10. Awards: If you have earned a sports, community, or school award you will want to let the employerknow about the accomplishment. This information can be listed under a separate heading or youmay wish to place it under an existing heading such as education if the award is academic,
experience if the award is work related, or memberships if the award is related to a club or team.
11. Hobbies/Interests: Hobbies and interests can show an employer that you are well-rounded or thatyou possess a particular skill or area of knowledge. It is best to list only hobbies and interests thatrelate directly to the job. For example, an employer may want to know that you are interested ingardening if the company is a garden center or that you like weight lifting if the job is for a stockclerk. In the case of this activity, list hobbies or interests that relate to the Advertising Agent job atthe TechnoAd Agency.
12. Accomplishments: An employer wants to know about your achievements. This information can belisted in a separate heading or you may wish to include the information under an existing heading.
13. References: A reference is a person that the employer can contact to learn more about your workethic, experience, and attitude. It is a good idea to have your references listed on a separate
piece of paper. If the employer requests this information you will be prepared! Select two or threeadults that can answer questions about your suitability for the job. A teacher, coach, neighbor, orformer manager (if you left the job on good terms) is suitable. It is a good idea to contact thepeople you would like to use as a reference to learn if they would be able to provide you with apositive recommendation.
Name Name
Job Title Job Title
Organization Organization
Phone Number Phone Number
In your résumé, you want to show the employer you have the skills they need.One way to do that is to include information about memberships, awards,hobbies, interests, or other accomplishments that prove you are a perfect fit forthe job.
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In the Open dialog box, click the Look in: arrow. Go to the Advertise folder.
Double click to open the cover letter document.
The Title Bar
2. Label the Window Controls on the title bar. Hint: Rest the mouse pointer over each button to viewthe name.
Minimize Removes the window from view, and temporary places it into the taskbar.
Maximize Increases the size of the window to fill the screen.
Restore Down Returns the window to its previous size after it has been maximized.
Close Closes the program.
Quick Access Toolbar
Click the Home tab. Right click on the Bold command in the Font group.
Click Add to Quick Access Toolbar. The command appears on the Quick Access Toolbar.
Right click on the Bold command on the Quick Access Toolbar.
Click Remove from Quick Access Toolbar .
3. What commands would you want to place on the Quick Access Toolbar ?
At the very top of the document window is the titlebar . Consider it like the cover of a book, as it providesvital information about the document.
Quick Access Toolbar Document Name
Program Name
Window Controls
Save
Undo Repeat
The Quick Access Toolbar is located above the Filetab, in the upper left hand corner of the applicationwindow. It is a customizable toolbar which holdscommands used most often.
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Drag the vertical scroll box downward until you reach the end of the document.
Now drag the horizontal scroll box to the right.
Status Bar
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the window. The Status Bar displays details about the document such
as the current page or word count.
Right click on the status bar. Make sure that there is a checkmark beside:
section page number
line number word count
view shortcuts zoom
zoom slider
4. Look at the status bar. How many words are in the document?
5. Look at the status bar. How many pages are in the document?
The Zoom Slider
6. Drag the Zoom slider to the right. What happens?
7. Drag the Zoom slider to the left. What happens?
8. Click Zoom Level.
Look at the options in the dialog box.What option will make it so the entire document is in view? Whole Page
The vertical and horizontal scroll bars change the view in thedocument window. Drag the box in the scroll bar with the mouse toview different parts of the document.
The Zoom slider is located on the Status Bar in the lower right corner of theapplication. It is used to change the magnification of the document.
Zoom Level
Zoom Out Zoom In Zoom Slider
Click and drag from left to right.
Click and drag from top to bottom.
TIP: If you don't see a horizontal scroll box it is likely
you can see the entire width of the page on the
screen, which means scrolling is not necessary.
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9. a. The ribbon has tabs. Each tab holds commands that do a similar job. Draw a box around theHome tab.
b. Each tab is divided into groups. A group is a collection of commands that do similar actions likeformat text. Draw a box around the Font group.
c. Each group has commands. Commands are a button, box, or menu that tells the computer whatto do. Draw a box around the Align Text Left command in the Paragraph group.
10. Look at the Home tab. The Home tab allows you to copy and paste selections, format text andparagraphs, apply styles, find and replace text, and select objects.
a. What group has commands to cut, copy, and paste?
Clipboard group
b. What group has a command to select the entire document, objects, or text?
Editing group
c. Look at the Font group. What command will let you pick a font size from a list?
Font Size
11. Click the Insert tab. This tab allows you to add items to the document such as pictures, links, date, time,or page numbers. Whenever you want to put something INTO a document, it is likely you will find thecommand on the Insert tab.
a. List the groups on the Insert tab.
Pages, Tables, Illustrations, Links, Header & Footer, Text, and Symbols
b. What group has the command to insert a page break?
Pages
12. Click the Page Layout tab. This tab allows you to set the theme, margins, page orientation,background, border, paragraph spacing, and object placement.
a. Which group has commands to adjust the indent level or spacing applied to a paragraph?
Paragraph
b. On the Page Layout tab, in the Page Setup group, click Margins.
Record the current margin settings of the cover letter.
Group Command
Tab
The ribbon is a band with a set of tabs located at the topof the application window. There are three parts to theribbon: tabs, groups, and commands.
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This tab has options for creating a table of contents, footnotes, citation, bibliography, caption, or index.
a). List a command that you think you may want to use in the future.
14. Click the Mailings tab.
This tab has options for creating a custom letter or envelope that merges data from another source.
a). What group has the option to print an envelope?
Create
15. Click the Review tab.
This tab has options for proofreading your document, such as editing spelling and grammar, replacing
words with a synonym, recording comments, and tracking changes.a). Select the word confident in the first paragraph of the cover letter.
Click Thesaurus in the Proofing group of the Review tab.Look at the task pane on the right. What words could you use to replace confident?
certain, sure
b). Which group has the command to edit spelling and grammar errors?
Proofing
16. Click the View tab.
This tab allows you to change document views, display or hide window options, adjust magnification,and view more than one section of a document at one time.
Click the View tab on the ribbon. Find the Show/Hide group. Click to select Ruler .
17. What is the measurement of the right margin?
6"
The ruler runs along both the top and the left edge of a document. Thehorizontal ruler contains page measurements and allows for changes tothe tab settings, paragraph indents, and margins. The vertical ruler showsthe placement of the text on the page.
Tab SelectorIndent Markers
Right Indent Marker
Left Margin Right Margin
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18. Try each of the view options to see how the cover letter can be displayed differently. Return to PrintLayout view.
Select the view that is best suited to the task.
a. You want to create a web page. web layout
b. You want to view the letter using the full screen. full screen reading
c. You want to edit the document and see what it will look like when it is printed.print layout
Label the Parts of the Microsoft Word Window
19. Label the parts of the window.
1. Task Pane 4. Window Controls 7. Ruler 10. View Shortcuts2. Ribbon 5. Title Bar 8. Status Bar 11. Zoom Slider
3. Help 6. Quick Access Toolbar 9. Scroll Bar
Exit Microsoft Word
Click the Close button in the top right corner of the application window.
If prompted to save changes, click No.
Microsoft Word has different ways in which you can view your work. The viewbuttons appear in the lower right corner of the Status bar at the bottom of thedocument window. They are also available on the View tab. Choose from 5views depending on the task.
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TechnoAd Agency has over 15 years of experience in the advertising industry. Our company works closelywith clients to design effective marketing material. We are looking for creative individuals interested in joining our team.
Job Number: TECHNO2010
Position: Advertising Agent
Job Description: Create advertisements for clients including flyers, product catalogs, and newsletters.No experience is necessary, willing to train.
Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills Work effectively in a team setting Able to work independently Strong time management skills Design or artistic skills an asset
Strong computer skills
Interested candidates should forward a résumé and cover letter to the attention of:Teacher Name, by email _____________or by mail to TechnoAd Agency, 2097 TechnoDrive, TechnoVille, ON, L7R 0A5
Open Microsoft Word
Open Microsoft Word.
Write the Header of the Letter
Type in Student Name. Press ENTER.
Type Street Address. Press ENTER.
Type City, State/Province, Postal/Zip Code. Press ENTER twice.
Type the Date. Press ENTER twice.
– Look at the job ad. It includes the TechnoAd Agency'scontact information.
Type the recipient's contact information.
Press ENTER twice.
Type the greeting Dear Name of Teacher:
Press ENTER twice.
A cover letter is a business letter that accompanies your résumé whenyou apply for a job. It offers a way for job seekers to tell employers whythey should be hired. The most important thing in a cover letter is to
show that your skills match those advertised in the job posting. Make acover letter using Microsoft Word to apply for the Advertising Agentposition at the TechnoAd Agency.
You are going to type the letter.After it is written, you will format theappearance.
Mrs. Teacher
TechnoAd Agency
2097 TechnoDrive
TechnoVille, ON, L7R 0A5
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Type a sentence that describes the purpose of the letter. Include the job title, job number, and locationof the ad. Be specific! For example:
Type one or two sentences to convince the employer that you should be considered for the position. Bepersuasive! For example:
Write the Body of the Letter
Read the ad. Select three or four requirements that you meet. In a new paragraph, create a list thatsummarizes why you should be hired. Be detailed! For example:
Write the Closing of the Letter
In a new paragraph, type two or three sentences that outline the steps you want the employer to taketo contact you about the position. Be confident! For example:
(Optional) Type a closing line such as I look forward to hearing from you or Thank you for yourconsideration.
Press ENTER twice.
Type a farewell line such as Yours Truly or Sincerely. Use a comma after the farewell.
Press ENTER twice.
Type Student Name. Press ENTER.
Type Enclosure. (This tells the employer that you have attached your résumé to the letter).
I am writing in response to your advertisement for an Advertising Agent in Employment News, job number TECHNO2010.
or
I am interested in the Advertising Agency position in Employment News advertised on October, 14, 2010.
(The date is made up)
After reading the description, I am confident that my skills are a perfect match for this position. I have the ability to
create effective advertisements that will satisfy your customers.
or
My experience designing marketing materials to promote school events and involvement with the school yearbook
have provided me with the skills necessary to make a valuable contribution to TechnoAd Agency.
I possess the following attributes that would be an asset to your company:
Quick to learn new skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word
Team player
Creative talents including painting and photography
or
I believe that I am a perfect match for the position. Here is a description of how my experience compares with your
requirements:
Cashier at TechnoRestaurant has provided me with the skills to work in a fast-paced environment
Creating flyers to promote dances or local fundraisers has allowed me to develop strong design skills
Business education course has taught me computer skills needed for the workplace
Hockey team captain has allowed me to develop team building skills
Attached is a copy of my résumé. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my su itability for the Advertising Agency
position. Contact me at 111-101-1001or by email at [email protected] to schedule an interview.
or
Contact me to schedule an interview at 111-101-1001 or by email at [email protected]. I look forward to
discussing with you in more detail my qualifications.
You will format this listusing bullets.
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From the Font group on the Home tab, click the Font arrow.Select a suitable typeface for a business letter, such as Arial or Century Gothic.
With the text still selected, click the Font Size arrow. Select font size 10.
With the text still selected, click the Grow Font command to increase the font size.
With the text still selected, click the Shrink Font command to decrease the font size back to 10.
Format the Font Style
Triple click the mouse on top of Student Name at the top of the page to select the text.
Click Bold in the Font group to make the words stand out.
– Notice that the command is now orange.
If you want to remove the Bold font style click on the command again.
Click to place the cursor in front of the job title in the introductory paragraph.
Click and drag the mouse to select the Advertising Agent job name.
Click Italic in the Font group to slant the job title to the right.
Double click on the job number to select TECHNO2010.
Click Underline in the Font group to underline the job number.
Apply Bullets
Rest the mouse pointer in the margin in the body of the letter near the first listed item.
– The mouse pointer will change to a white arrow.
Click and drag DOWN to select the list.
From the Paragraph group on the Home tab, click Bullets.
You are now going to format the letter. You will learn how to use some of thecommands in the Font group and Paragraph group of the Home tab. Youwill also practice using different methods to select text and ways to movearound the document.
I possess the following attributes that would be an asset to your company:
Quick to learn new skillsKnowledge of Microsoft WordTeam player
Creative talents including painting and photography
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Press CTRL + Home to place the cursor at the beginning of the document.
Press down the SHIFT key, while at the same time pressing theDOWN arrow on the keyboard to select the job seeker's contactinformation, date, and recipient's contact information.
Click Line and Paragraph Spacing from the Paragraph group.
Select 1.0 from the menu.
With the text still select, click Line and Paragraph Spacing again andselect Remove Space After Paragraph.
Press CTRL + END to place the cursor at the end of the document.
Double click to select the word Enclosure.
Click Line and Paragraph Spacing from the Paragraph group.
Select Add Space Before Paragraph.
Align Text to the Left, Center, Right, and Justify
Click and drag the horizontal scroll bar to view the top of the page.
Use your skills to select the date.
Click Align Text Right from the Paragraph group.
With the text still selected, click Center .
With the text still selected, click Align Text Left.
From the Editing group on the Home tab, click Select. From the menu, click Select All.
Click Justify from the Paragraph group.
By default, line spacingis set to 1.15 andparagraph spacing isset to 10 pt after eachparagraph.
Justify adjusts thespacing in a line of textto create a block withan equal space at theleft and right margins.
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From the Paragraph group, on the Page Layout tab, look in the Indent area. Increase the Left indent byclicking on the UP arrow.
Now decrease the Left indent by clicking on the DOWN arrow.
Type in 0.3 in the Left indent box.
Use your skills to change the indent level on each item in the bulleted list.
Change the Spacing of a Paragraph
Click the mouse inside the space below the farewell line. This is where your signature will go. Thereforeyou might need a bit more space to sign your name.
From the Paragraph group, on the Page Layout tab, look in the Spacing area. Increase the After spacing by clicking on the UP arrow.
Now decrease the After spacing by clicking on the DOWN arrow.
Type in 20 in the After spacing box.
You are now going to adjust the page layout using commands on the PageLayout tab. This will allow you to change the margins, adjust indent levels,and set paragraph spacing.
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Right click on word that Microsoft Word has identified as a spelling error.
Select the correct word from the list of suggestions or if the word isspelled correctly, then click Ignore.
Right click on word that Microsoft Word has identified as a grammar error.
Select the punctuation or wording from the list of suggestions that will fixthe error or if you think the grammar is correct, then click Ignore.
Complete the Cover Letter Checklist and then Print the Cover Letter
Adjust the Zoom Slider to view the whole page.
Read the letter. Does your cover letter convince a reader to consider you for the job position?
Header contains:
name of job seeker and address
date of writingname of recipient and address
greeting line (Dear Teacher Name)
Introduction contains:
purpose of letter
job title, job number, and location of ad
convincing sentence about qualifications
Body contains:
list of at least three job requirements that theapplicant possesses
Closing contains:
next steps form employer to take
farewell line (Yours Truly, Sincerely)signature line
enclosure line
Formatting
text is a suitable font and size for a cover letter
bold and italic styles highlight important data
bullets are applied to a list
test is justified
margins, indent level, and paragraph spacing are formatted
Professional Publication
free of spelling and grammar errors
Make any adjustments to the document. For example you may want to increase the font size, changethe font, adjust the margins, or increase paragraph spacing.
When you are ready to print, click the File tab, and select Print.
Click the Print button.
Save the Cover Letter and Exit Microsoft Word
Click Save on the Quick Access Toolbar.
Go to the location where you save your files. Name the file cover letter. Click Save.
Click the Close button at the top right corner of the window.
Your cover letter cannot have spelling or grammar errors. While you werewriting the letter Microsoft Word automatically underlined possible errors.Red wavy lines show a spelling error. Green wavy lines show a grammarerror. You can right click on these lines to view a list of suggestedcorrections. Try it.
To prepare your document for printing, it is a good idea to preview thewhole page. This way you can correct any problems with the page layout.Once you think the cover letter is ready, send it to the printer.
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Type Street Address, City, State/Province, Postal/Zip Code. Press ENTER.
Type Phone Number. Press TAB. Type Email Address. Press ENTER twice.
Format Contact Information
Select Student Name.
Use your skills to format the text:
Select a font. TIP: Make sure that i t is EASY to read and looks professional.
Increase the font size. TIP: Try font size 18 or 20.
Apply the bold font style to make the words stand out on the page.
Center the text.
Change the line spacing to 1.
Select Remove Space After Paragraph.
You can apply additional Font options to enhance the appearance of text. Try i t!
o
Select Student Name.
o On the Home tab, in the Font group,click the Font dialog box launcher arrow.
o
Select Small caps.
KEEP THE DIALOG BOX OPEN! Don’t click OK, you are going to apply more formatting.
A résumé is a document that outlines the experience, qualifications, andskills of a job seeker. You are going to use Microsoft Word to create yourrésumé. You will learn how to use advanced text and page formattingoptions to create a well-organized, professional document. In the followingassignment, you will apply for the Advertising Agent position at theTechnoAd Agency using your résumé.
There areadditionaloptions in the
Font dialog box.
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o In the Character Spacing area, click the Spacingarrow and select Expanded.
o
In the By box, click the UP arrow to increase the space between letters.
o Click OK.
Use your skills to format the contact information.
Show/Hide Formatting Symbols and Add a Borderline
Click Show/Hide on the Paragraph group of the Home tab.
– Now you can see the spaces, paragraph markers, and tab markers.
Place the cursor below the contact information.
Click the Border arrow on the Paragraph group of the Home tab.
Select Top Border from the list of options.
Click Show/Hide on the Paragraph group of the Home tab to hide the markers.
Add the Objective
Position the cursor at the END of the document.
Type Objective. Press ENTER.
Type a sentence that describes your career goals. For example:
Press ENTER twice.
Use your skills to format the Objective heading and the sentence about your career goals.
You can make your contact information stand out by adding a borderlinebelow the text to divide the page. It is easier to do this task if you can seethe hidden formatting markers. That way you can position your cursor in thecorrect location.
Designer of advertising material including flyers, product catalogs, and brochures.
or
Seeking employment as an advertising agent with an organization that values creativity.
I V A N N A J O B10 Hierme Road, Jobb, ON, L8W 2J1
OBJECTIVEDesigner of advertising material including flyers, product catalogs, and brochures.
SUMMARY enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable experience designing brochures, flyers, and posters willing to learn and accept constructive criticism enjoy contributing to a team effort
The summary is a bulletedlist of your attributes,experience, and skills.
TIP: To see more bullets:1. Click Define New Bullet.2. Click Symbol.3. From the Font box, select Webdings,
Wingdings, Wingdings 2, or Wingdings 3.4. Select a bullet from the gallery.5. Click OK.6. Click OK.
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Click the Page Layout tab. In the Paragraph group, set the spacing to 2 pt.
Add Education
Position the cursor at the END of the document.
Type Education. Press ENTER.
Type School Name with Dates: TIP: Refer to Assignment 1, Question 6
o Type School Name. Press TAB.
o
Type the date you began high school. Type a hyphen (-). Type Present.
o Click the Tab Selector until you see the right tab option.
o
Click on the ruler. A right tab marker appears.
o Click and drag the right tab marker to the right indent marker. Press ENTER.
o Press ENTER and type education-related information you believe an employer will want to know,such as:
projected year of graduation academic awards grade point average (if high)attendance record (if perfect) relevant courses relevant actives that relate to job
Press ENTER twice after the last item.
Copy formatting:
o Select the Objective heading. Click Format Painter on the Clipboard group.
o
When the mouse pointer changes to a paintbrush,
click on the Education heading to copy the formatting.
Use your skills to format the information under the Education heading.
You can quickly remove or add paragraph spacing using the Line Spacingcommand. However, you may want to set the amount of spacing instead of justadd or remove it. This can be done using options on the Page Layout tab.
The TAB key indents text. The ruler can be used to adjust tab settings. You are
going to adjust the tab marker to place dates aligned to the right margin.
Tab Selector Right Tab Marker
Education includes details suchas school name, grade point
average, and relevant courses.
I V A N N A J O B10 Hierme Road, Jobb, ON, L8W 2J1
OBJECTIVEDesigner of advertising material including flyers, product catalogs, and brochures.
SUMMARY enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable experience designing brochures, flyers, and posters willing to learn and accept constructive criticism enjoy contributing to a team effort
EDUCATIONTechnoSchool 2009-Pres
82% average
Relevant courses: Visual Arts
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Create the Work Experience Section using Copy and Paste
Copy and Paste the Education Section Select the Education section. Be sure to include the heading, school name, dates, and information.
Click Copy on the Clipboard group of the Home tab.
Position the cursor at the END of the document.
Click the Paste arrow on the Clipboard group.
Click Keep Source Formatting.
Edit the Text to Create the Work Experience Section
Change the Education heading of the pasted selection to Work Experience.
Change the School Name to Job Title or Employer Name.
Change the dates to the month/year you worked the job or if the job was a one-time event or seasonal,leave the date off the résumé and instead include this information in the job duties section.
Change the education-related information to a list of job duties.
Copy and Paste Job Information using a Shortcut Menu Select the Job information. Be sure to include the job title, employer name, dates, and duties.
Right click the mouse on the selection. From the shortcut menu, select Copy.
Position the cursor at the END of the document. Press ENTER.
Right click the mouse in the document window. Form the shortcut menu,select Keep Source Formatting under Paste Options.
Change the information to add your second job experience.
Copy and Paste Job Information using a Keyboard Shortcut
Select the Job information. Be sure to include the job title, employer name, dates, and duties.
Press CTRL + C. Position the cursor at the END of the document. Press ENTER.
Press CTRL + V.
Change the information to add your third job experience.
Now that you have formatted the Education section the way you like, you can copy thisselection to create the Work Experience section. That way you only have to change thewords and everything will look great.
In the Work Experience section you will list three jobs you have done. Your work experience
may be limited, however this section proves to the employer that you are willing to workand are responsible. You will learn different methods to Copy and Paste to create thissection quickly. TIP: Refer to Assignment 1, Question 8
If the formatting is not correct, click the
Clipboard arrow and select Keep SourceFormatting.
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Click the Page Layout tab. In the Page Setup group, click Margins.
Select Custom Margins.
Set the top and bottom margins to 0.75.
Click OK.
Add Remaining Informaton to the Résumé
Complete the Résumé Checklist and then Print the Résumé
Review your résumé using the checklist:
Contact Information
name, address, phone number, email
Objective
sentence that clearly describes career goals
Summary
Three statements that describe your:
attributes
experience
how skills meet job requirements
Education
school namedates
education-related information such as awards,relevant course, or activities are listed
Work Experience
Three jobs that you have worked. For each job include:
job title
employer name
list of job duties
Relevant Skills
well organized list of skills, memberships, hobbies, or otheraccomplishments that would interest an employer
Formatting
student name is formatted to stand out on the page
consistent formatting has been applied to all sectionsbullets are used to list information
résumé fits on one page
Professional Publication
free of spelling and grammar errors
Make any adjustments to the document.
Click the File tab, and select Print. Click the Print button.
Save the Résumé and Exit Microsoft Word
You might need more room on the page to fit your résumé on one piece of paper.One way to create more space on the page is to adjust the page margins.
You want to show the employer you have therequired skills. Use your knowledge to finish addinginformation to your résumé. The résumé must fit onONE PAGE. You can include the following headings:
Click the Mailings tab. In the Create group, click Envelopes.
In the Delivery address area, type the address of the TechnoAd Agency.
In the Return address area, type Student Address.
Click Options to select the correct envelope size.(NOTE: The size and style of an envelope is usually written on the package)
Click the Envelope size arrow to select a size from the list. Click OK.
Ask your teacher: Should you put an envelope in the printer and printor should you click Add to Document and then save the file asenvelope?
TIP: If printing the envelope, look for an image on the print tray. It will show you how to position the envelope so that it prints properly.
In the past, people would place their cover letter and résumé in an envelope and mailthe documents or drop them off in person to the business. However, today it is morecommon for people to send an email with the cover letter and résumé attached to themessage.
In a job ad, the company will tell you how to submit your application.In the TechnoAd Agency posting it states:
Interested candidates should forward a résumé and cover letter to the attention of:Teacher Name, by email _____________or by mail to TechnoAd Agency, 2097 TechnoDrive, TechnoVille, ON, L7R 0A5
Follow the instructions to learn how to address an envelope, save a document as a PDF,and how to attach the file to an email to apply for the job.
Type the TechnoAd
Agency address here.
Type your address here.
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Click the File tab. Select Open. Locate the cover letter and then click the Open button.
Click the File tab. Select Open. Locate the résumé and then click the Open button.
Copy the Résumé
Select the method you like the best to select the entire contents of the résumé:
o
Keyboard shortcut CTRL + A.
o
Click Select on the Editing group of the Home tab. Click Select All.
Click the method you like the best to copy a selection:
o
Click Copy on the Clipboard group of the Home tab.
o Right click the selection and select Copy from the shortcut menu.
o
Keyboard shortcut CTRL + C.
Insert a Page Break at the end of the Cover Letter
Click cover letter in the status bar to display the document window.
OR
Select the method you like the best to place the cursor at the end of the document:
o Keyboard shortcut CTRL + END.
o
Drag the scroll bar downwards and when the bottom of the page is in view, click at the end of
the document to position the cursor.
Click the Insert tab. From the Pages group, click Page Break.
Not everyone has a computer with Microsoft Word. For this reason, it is a goodidea to save the file as a PDF. A PDF file can be viewed with the FREE softwareAdobe Reader. Anyone can download this software from www.adobe.com.
A PDF file preserves the appearance of the file so that it looks the same on mostcomputers. This makes it so anyone can view the file, however the contentcannot be easily changed. It is a good idea to save your cover letter andrésumé as a PDF file and then attach the files to an email message. To do this,you will combine the fi les into one document.
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TIP: In the Save & Send options is Send UsingEmail. This option automatically opens anemail message and attaches the file as a PDF.
This option will work on your home computer ifyou have an email program installed.However, since you are using the schoolcomputer you will need to save the file as a
PDF and then send an email with the files
attached. You can use a web-based emailaccount to send the email right away or take
the files home and send them using your homecomputer's email program.
Design Tips: Make sure your document does notexceed 2 pages.
Adjust the margins Adjust the font size
Adjust the paragraph spacing
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Open the email program you are using OR open the browser and locate the web-based application,such as Hotmail, and sign in to your account.
Click the Inbox, if necessary.
Compose a Message
Click New or Compose Mail to open a new message window.
In the To box, type the email address.
In the Subject box, type Student Name Advertising Agent Application
In the Body area, type:
Dear Mrs. Teacher,
I am interested in the Advertising Agent position, job number TECHNO2010. After reading the job description, I amconfident that my skills are a perfect match. I have the ability to create effective advertisements that will satisfy yourcustomers. I have attached a cover letter and résumé to this email. Contact me at 111-101-1001or by email [email protected] to schedule an interview.
Browse to your student folder. Select the Student Name Application PDF file.
Send a Message
Click Send.
Exit the email program.
You can use a web-based email account to send the email right away or takethe files home and send them using your home computer's email program.Although email programs may differ slightly in appearance, they all share thesame basic functions. Read the information and follow the instructions to sendthe job application as an attachment.
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5. A method used to paste a selection.a. Double click the mouse and select Paste.b. Right click the mouse and select Paste from the Shortcut menu.c. CTRL + C /3
Select the command to complete the task.
6. Apply shading to a paragraph.
a. b. c.
7. Set page margins.
a. b. c.
8. Change line spacing.
a. b. c.
9. Copy formatting from one place and apply it to another.
a. b. c.
10. Justify text to create block paragraphs.
a. b. c.
11. Add a borderline.
a. b. c.
12. Show hidden formatting symbols such as spaces, paragraph markers, and tab markers.
a. b. c.
/7Write a short answer.
13. You can set page margins. How does the size of the margins affect the amount of information that canbe placed onto a page?
The smaller the page margin, the more information can be placed onto a page.
/114. There are several ways to copy text. Select the option you like the most.
Keyboard shortcut, CTRL + C
Right click the mouse and select Copy from the shortcut menu
Copy command
Why it is your preferred method? /2
15. Why is it a good idea to save a file as a PDF file type?
Anyone can view the file on their computer.
The content cannot easily be changed.
Document looks the same on all computers.
/1
Total: /24
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Session 1 Skill Review: Write a Job Acceptance Letter
Even if you have accepted a job over the phone, it is a good idea to write a job acceptance letter to confirmthe details of employment and to formally accept the job offer.
1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. Type your contact information:Student NameStreet AddressCity, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code
Press ENTER twice.
3. Type date.
Press ENTER twice.
4. Type recipient information:TechnoAd Agency2097 TechnoDriveTechnoVille, ON, L7R 0A5 Press ENTER twice.
5. Type greeting such as Dear Name of Teacher:Press ENTER twice.
6. Type a sentence that summarizes the purpose of the letter. (accept Advertising Agent job position) I am writing to accept the position of Advertising Agent with the TechnoAd Agency.
7. Type a sentence that states details of employment. (job duties, salary, benefits) I welcome the opportunity to join your team to create effective marketing materials for your customers.
8. Type a sentence that states the start date.I look forward to starting work on January 27, 2011.
Press ENTER twice.
9. Type a closing line that shows appreciation for the opportunity.Thank you for the opportunity.
Press ENTER twice.
10. Type a farewell line such as Sincerely, or Yours Truly,Press ENTER four times.
11. Leave space for a signature. Type Student Name.
12. Select the entire document.
13. With the text selected, change the font to Times New Roman.
14. With the text selected, change the font size to 12.
15. With the text selected, justify the alignment.
Congratulations! You have been offered the Advertising Agent position atthe TechnoAd Agency. Use your skills to write a professional letter acceptingthe job offer.
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Interviewer and Interviewee: Pair up students. Assign one student the role of being the interviewer andthe other the interviewee. Have the interviewer ask questions. Afterwards, have the students switch
roles.
Group Interview: Divide students into groups of four. Assign a group member to be the interviewer. Theremaining group members are job candidates. Give the interviewer two questions to ask jobcandidates. Each job candidate can take a turn answering the question. Afterwards, have theinterviewer select the candidate they believe is best-suited for the job position based on their responses.The interviewer must explain the rationale for their decision. Now rotate roles. Have a job candidate
become the interviewer. Repeat this process until each group member has been the interviewer.
Panel Interview: Select 5-10 students to be job candidates. Have the remaining students become partof the panel of interviewers that work for the TechnoAd Agency. Set up the room so that the panel is atthe front of the room with the job candidates' desks arranged in a semi-circle in front of the panel. Giveeach interviewer a question. For each question, the interviewer can select two candidates to answer.
After the interview discuss the process. Be sure to draw attention to quality responses, suggestions forimproving answers, as well as methods to cope with stress that can be caused by taking part in a panelinterview.
Perfect Answer: Divide the students into groups of four. Assign a group member to be the interviewer.The remaining group members are job candidates. Give the interviewer two questions to ask jobcandidates. Each job candidate can take a turn answering the question. After the interview, within thegroups, students discuss the strength and weaknesses of responses. Now as a group, generate the"perfect" answer to the question by combining the responses. Select a group member to share theiranswer with the entire class. Afterwards, discuss how the perfect answer is different for each person, butemphasize the point that carefully planning a "perfect" answer before the interview is a great way to beconfident when asked the question.
Two-Headed Monster: Two heads are better than one! Interviewing can be a stressful experience.However, having a friend help with preparing answers is one way to make answering questions fun.Divide the students into groups of three. Assign a group member to be the interviewer. The tworemaining students are to combine their strengths, skills, and experiences to answer the question as ifthey are a "two-headed" monster. Give the interviewer a question to ask the two-headed monster. Afterbeing asked the question, the two-headed monster can quietly discuss their answer for 60 seconds.After that time, they must select a "head" to confidently deliver the response. Rotate the role ofinterviewer and two-headed monster.
Interview Tips:
Be well-groomed and dress neatly Shake the hand of the interviewer using a firm handshake Take an extra copy of your résumé and a list of references Ask the interviewer to repeat the question if you are not sure what they are asking Take a breath to relax before answering a question Speak clearly Lean toward the interviewer to show that you are interested Be calm and do not fidget Do not chew gum or cross arms over chest when answering a question
TechnoAd Agency is interested in YOU! Theyhave scheduled an interview.
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Interview Questions: YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE ADVERTISING AGENT POSITION
1. Tell me about yourself.Tip: Often interviewers will ask this question first to relax you. Keep the answer brief, only two or three minutes long.Limit your answer to work-related items. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to theposition. Hint: Refer to your summary on your résumé.
2. What is your greatest strength?Tip: This question lets you tell the employer why you are perfect for the job. Describe an attribute you possess such as
determination, responsible, energetic, or creativity and then explain how it has helped you in the past to completea task and why it will be an asset to this position.
3. What experiences do you have that qualify you for the position?Tip: Be specific! Have a list of two or three things you have done that will make you a perfect match for the position.For example, list three marketing items you have made, their purpose, and production methods used.
4. What have you done in the last year to improve your knowledge or skills?Tip: Many companies are willing to train, but you have to show them that you are willing to learn. Describe a timewhen you learned a new skill and describe how you responded to the learning situation.
5. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.Tip: Say you thrive under pressure. Give an example of when you worked in this environment and why you liked it.
6. Rate your communication skills on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being excellent.
Tip: Give yourself a high score. Then provide two or three examples. For example, you may want to mention waysyou have used media to communicate a message effectively, strengths you possess in face-to-face discussions,written or public speaking abilities, or methods you use to communicate.
7. Describe a difficult situation and how you overcame it.Tip: This question is based on the belief that how you behaved in the past will predict how you will behave in thefuture. For this reason, have an example ready about a difficult co-worker, team member, or assignment. Brieflydescribe the situation and then focus the rest of your answer on the methods used to solve the issue.
8. Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?Tip: This is a trick question. Answer that you prefer BOTH depending on the task then give an example of a task thatyou enjoyed doing independently and another where you liked being part of a team.
9. Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it.Tip: You need to show you have excellent time management skills. Give an example of how you met a deadline,adjusted your schedule to balance many activities/tasks, or the methods you use for scheduling.
10. What level of proficiency do you have with using the computer?Tip: Be honest. Describe the programs you can use or tasks you can complete using the computer.
11. What are your long range plans or objectives?Tip: Focus on your career goals and what you are doing to achieve those goals. For example, say "I would like tobecome the best X and to achieve that I am doing Y and Z."
12. What is your greatest weakness? or What area in your work do you need to improve?Tip: Do not say I get easily bored, stressed, depressed, or angry, nor mention a key requirement of the job as an areaof weakness. Instead, select an area of knowledge or skill where you would like to improve and demonstrate howyou overcame the shortcoming. For example, say "I am weak in X. I always have to do Y to overcome thisweakness." For example, if you have a poor memory, say you have to make lists; if you aren't good at math, say youuse a calculator; or if you have limited spreadsheets skills say you are taking a course.
13. Why did you leave your last job? or Why do you want this job?Tip: Be positive. NEVER refer to a problem with management or speak ill of co-workers at a previous job. Instead, sayyou want to learn something new, have a new opportunity, or a new challenge.
14. What do you know about this organization?Tip: This question proves that you are interested in the job position. It is a good idea to research a company BEFOREgoing to the interview. For this assignment, the INFORMATION IS IN THE AD. However, for other jobs, a great method isto use the Internet and read the company website to learn about products/services.