Microsoft Word project

MICROSOFT WORD

To demonstrate your skills in Microsoft Word, you’ll create a cover letter and résumé fol- lowing the steps below.

COVER LETTER

Complete your cover letter as if you were applying for the job you currently have or a job you wish to have in the future. Create a new Word document and format it as follows:

OO 12-point standard font (Calibri or Times New Roman).

OO Left-aligned, single spaced text (Use the Single spaced Word template or the No

Spacing paragraph style in the Blank document template to achieve this.)

OO 1-inch margins on top, bottom, left, and right.

OO Heading with your name, address, and contact information followed by a blank line. OO Body elements that include:

O A date line followed by two blank lines (date should automatically update) O A salutation line addressing your current boss (If using an imaginary job,

address the cover letter to “Mr. Jackson”) followed by a blank line

O Two or three paragraphs outlining why you’re interested in this job, your work and education experience, and why you would be a good fit for this position with a blank line between each paragraph

O A closing line (“Best regards,” “Sincerely,” or something similar) followed by three blank lines and your typed name

Save the document naming it Cover Letter.docx.

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RESUME

Your résumé will contain two pages:

1. The first will showcase the facts that make you an ideal candidate for the job.

2. The second will contain a list of professional contacts. You should use the same contacts given on the Challenge Examination Information Form.

Your first page should be formatted as follows:

OO 12-point standard font (Calibri or Times New Roman).

OO A centered header with your name, address, and contact information. OO At least three sections from the following:

O Summary—A brief description (three or four lines) of your experience, job goals, and previous job successes

O Highlights—A bulleted list of your skills and characteristics relevant to the job you’re applying for

O Experience—A list of your previous jobs, volunteer work, training, or other hands-on experience with the type of work you’re applying for. A typical Experience section contains the following information for each entry:

OO Job title

OO Dates employed OO Name of business OO City of business

O Education—Diplomas, certificates, training programs, or any other alterna- tive education experience. Include the dates attended for each entry.

O Awards—Any awards, medals, or recognition of achievements received in previous work or education experiences

Your second page should be formatted as follows:

OO 12-point standard font (Calibri or Times New Roman).

OO The same header as the first page.

OO A title that reads “Professional References”

OO Three references that include full names, contact information, and how you know them (manager, coworker, instructor, and so on.) These references will be contacted.

Save the document naming it Resume.docx.