How to Type a Resume in Microsoft Word 2007
Microsoft Word 2007 is a word processing application that allows for the creation of letters, brochures, resumes, newsletters, cover letters and more. Creating a resume with Microsoft Word 2007 involves navigating through the three sections of resume templates. You need to be connected to the Internet to access the resume templates. Pick the template that best fits your needs. Microsoft Word 2007 conveniently classifies its templates into basic resumes, job-specific resumes and situation-specific resumes.
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Instructions
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Log onto the Internet, if you aren't already logged-on.
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Click "Start." Choose "All Programs" and click on "Microsoft Word" file to open the Word application. A blank Word document then appears.
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Click on the big button in the upper-left hand corner of the taskbar and select "New." and a dialog box with two sections appears.
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Scroll down the left-hand side of the box and click on "Resumes and CVs." The sections of resume template options appear in the box on the right.
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Browse through the various resume options to determine which resume template is the best for your situation. For example, if you are a recent college graduate, select the template that is for recent college graduates or curriculum vitae. If you need an industry-specific resume template, such as for accounting or information technology, then select those templates.
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Click the "Download" button in the lower-right hand corner of your display. Microsoft Word will download the template from Microsoft Online. It will subsequently open a new Word document, using the downloaded template.
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Type the appropriate information as it pertains to your job objective, work history, skill sets, contact information and any other applicable information.
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Save your work by clicking on the large button in the upper-left hand corner of the taskbar and selecting "Save As." Select "Word Document," which will save your resume in the Microsoft Word 2007 file format. Enter the name of your resume in the "Name" box and select "Save."
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Tips & Warnings
If you decide to use a different resume format after entering your resume information, simply repeat the process of selecting and downloading another template. To simplify the template search, click the furthest icon to the right in the template selection box, located in the upper-right of the taskbar. Clicking on the icon will hide user-submitted resume templates within Microsoft Online.
Do not print your resume on colored paper or use non-standard fonts, which would prevent your resume from looking professional.
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