Microsoft Word – Formatting Your Resume
MicrosoftWord –FormattingYour ResumeCompiled by the CommunityTechnology EmpowermentProgram - SPNN and RightTrackWorkshop (3 of 4) – Workshops 2 and 3work best together as one 3-hour session1.25 HoursTable of ContentsLesson Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Handout #1 – Microsoft Word Matching Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Handout #2 – Format Your Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Page
Lesson PlanProgram Leaders Needed: 1 program leader necessary, but additional volunteers are helpful. Onevolunteer for every three participants is advised.Time Estimated: 1.25 HoursMaterial/Equipment Needed: 1 computer with Microsoft Word and an Internet connection per participant 1 copy of Handout #1 – Microsoft Word Matching Exercise per participant 1 copy of Handout #2 – Format Your Resume per participantObjective: Participants will learn how to format their resume, using content developed inWorkshop 2 (Creating Your Resume). Also an opportunity for youth to earn a certificate in theNorthstar Digital Literacies Microsoft Word exam.1. Warm Up – Word Matching Exercise 15 minutes-Distribute 1 copy of Handout #1 – Microsoft Word Matching Exercise to each participant Youth may complete this exercise individually or with a partner. Once youth havecompleted the exercise, ask them to share answers with the group while self-correctingthe handout.2. Format Your Resume 25 Minutes-Use computers for this exercise-Youth should work from the resumes begun in Workshop 2-Distribute 1 copy of Handout #2 – Format Your Resume to each participant Before beginning the exercise, discuss with the group the importance of formatting yourresume appropriately. Why does it matter?o If youth are struggling to come up with ideas, remind them: employers want toknow that you can pay attention to detail. If they see errors and sloppyformatting on the resume, they will not trust you to do good work on the job. As a group, review Handout # 2 – Format Your Resume. Instruct youth to review theresumes they created in Workshop 2 and check off each formatting item on Handout #2.Copies of sample resumes from Workshop 2 may also prove useful for reference.o Remind youth to check their resumes for errors and to delete any text leftoverfrom the original Resume Template. Tell youth to use Handout #1 – Microsoft Word Matching Exercise as a refresher if theyneed help finding the formatting commands. Guide youth through the process of formatting their resumes. Tell students to save their work but to keep their resumes open on their computers.3. Administer Microsoft Word Northstar Certification Test 30 minutes1 Page
This test can be given informally to help youth gauge what they still need to learn how to do. Itcan also be offered as a proctored assessment if your organization is certified to proctor the test.To learn how to be a Northstar Digital Literacy sponsor site here.4. Add Microsoft Word Northstar Certification to Resume 5 minutes Passed: Have participants add the Microsoft Word Northstar Certification to theAchievements section of their resumes. Not passed: Have youth look at the mistakes they made on the test so that they can seeareas for improvement. They may print out their test results for future reference. Save the students’ resumes on a google drive folder/flash drive so they can be eitherprinted for them or sent to their respective email addresses.2 Page
Handout #1 – Microsoft Word Matching ExerciseInstructions: Match the image in the center to the correct term on the left and the correct definition on the right.BoldUnderlineAdjusts the amount of space in betweeneach line in a documentChoose a particular writing style for yourdocumentAlignmentAdds dots at the beginning of each textline. Used mostly for listsLine SpacingBulletsFont StyleAdjusts where a paragraph or line of textbegins. Can be left, center or right orientedMakes words in a document thicker andeye-catchingMakes words in a document appear with aline underneath it3 Page
Instructions: Match the image in the center to the correct term on the left and the correct definition on the right.UndoThe white space that surrounds the contentfor your documentCutFile extension that indicates that yourdocument is compatible with Microsoft WordGrammar CheckIt deletes the highlighted section, but createsa copy of itPrintThis command takes back the last action thatyou did on a document.docxCommand that lets you change the way the pageis oriented (horizontally or vertically)MarginsCommand that lets you make a physical copyof your documentPortrait/Landscape OrientationCommand used to proofread your documentand correct any typos or human errors4 Page
Handout #2 – Format Your ResumeUse the following tips to format your resume.oUse a standard font styleo Arial, Calibri, Garamond, Georgia, Times New RomanUse a font size between 14-16 for: Your first and last Nameo Section headersUse font size 12 for:o All other text (job titles, bullet points, etc.)Set line spacing too Single Space: 1.0Center alignoo Your first and last Name Your address Your phone number BoldYour email address Your first and last name Section headers (Examples: “Work Experience,” “Skills,” etc.) Any work or volunteer job titleTurn into bullet points Tasks performed in a paid or volunteer position Skills/certifications/awards5 Page
Handout #2 – Format Your Resume Use the following tips to format your resume. o Use a standard font style Arial, Calibri, Garamond, Georgia, Times New Roman o Use a font size between 14-16 for: Your first and last Name Section headers o Use font size 12 for: All other tex
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Microsoft Excel 2010 provides a variation on formatting known as conditional formatting. With conditional formatting, cells can be formatted in different colours schemes. Rather than this formatting being applied to all cells in a range, it is applied selectively and based on specific rules. This type of formatting allows you to see,
Once your content is complete, use the Microsoft Word or a similar word processing program formatting toolbar to format your resume. Word processing programs, and particularly Microsoft Word, provide excellent formatting toolbars that will enable you to quickly format your resume. Us
P a g e 2 I. Beginning in Microsoft Word Opening Microsoft Word: To open Microsoft Word, click on the Start Icon and slide the mouse up so the cursor is on All Programs Microsoft Office (click) Microsoft Word.The program will open showing a new document page. Title bar: This is located at the very top of the screen. On the Title bar, Microsoft Word displays the name of
Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is word processing software. We will be looking at some basic features in Microsoft Word 2016. Note: If you are using Microsoft 2013, there is a link for a tutorial at the end of this lesson. To open Microsoft Word, open the start menu and select the Word menu item: Once you open Word you will see the new window.
in a word document, the easiest thing to do is select the text you want to adjust and use the buttons in the various groups located on the Home tab. Formatting existing text . Formatting text in Microsoft Word 2007 is easy. Simply: 1. Select the text to be formatted 2. Select the formatting options you want to apply on the ribbon.
Microsoft Word 2010 Digital Classroom. UWA Library ‐Online access. Jacques Raubenheimer. 2013. Doing your dissertation with Microsoft Word: A comprehensive guide to using Microsoft Word for academic writing Updated for Microsoft Word 2007 & Microsoft Word 2010. Available from
Word Handout Page 1 Spring 2017 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Microsoft Word is a word processing program you can use to write letters, resumes, reports, and more. Anything you can create with a typewriter, you can create with Word. You can make your documents more appealing and easier to read by applying formatting to text. Getting Started
