For This Lab Exercise, Download And Modify A Resume

For This Lab Exercise You Will Download And Modify A Resume Template

For this lab exercise, you will download and modify a resume template found here. Complete the following steps: Step 1 : Download the resume template to your computer. Step 2 : Change the first section of the resume (address and contact information) to reflect your own address and contact information. If you do not want to use your personal information, make up your address and use your AIU e-mail account. Step 3 : Put your name in the place of Joe Doe. Step 4 : Change the font of your name to Times New Roman, size 26 or 28. Step 5 : Add the following headings in italics: Objective Experience Education Skills. Step 6 : Modify the dates and jobs under the Experience heading to your last 3 jobs. If you do not have 3 prior jobs, this can be fictional. Step 7 : Change the job titles and responsibilities to those that you had at each job. Step 8 : Under the Education section, detail the education that you have currently obtained. Include the degree that you are pursuing now. Use what is written in the template under "Education" as a guide. Step 9 : Under Skills, list your best skills. Please keep this to no more than 3 lines. For this exercise, that is all that is needed. Step 10 : Modify the resume so that it is contained to a single page. Step 11 : Save the resume as your "First Name_Last Name_Resume." Example: JDoeResume.docx.

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The task involves downloading a resume template and customizing it to reflect personal or fictional information, ensuring the final product is professional, tailored, and concise enough to fit on a single page. This exercise emphasizes skills in document editing, formatting, and content customization, which are essential in creating a compelling resume that effectively communicates one’s qualifications.

Initially, download the resume template from the provided source. Once downloaded, open the document and locate the contact information section at the top. Replace the existing address and contact details with your own, or if preferred, craft a fictional address and utilize your AIU email account for contact purposes. The next step involves replacing the placeholder name, "Joe Doe," with your actual name or a preferred pseudonym, ensuring the first name and last name are accurately reflected.

Attention should then be directed toward the visual presentation of the name. Change the font style of your name to Times New Roman and set the font size to either 26 or 28 points. This change aims to enhance visibility and create a polished appearance, ensuring that your name stands out as the header of the resume.

The next modification involves adding four key headings in italics: Objective, Experience, Education, and Skills. These headings organize the content logically. The Objective statement should succinctly describe your career goals or professional aspirations. Under Experience, list your last three jobs, including job titles, employers, dates, and responsibilities. If actual employment history is limited, fictitious entries can be used, but they should be realistic and relevant.

In the Education section, detail your current educational background, including the degree you are pursuing now. Use the existing template as a guide for formatting this information properly. For Skills, select your top competencies relevant to the job or field you are targeting. Keep this section brief, limited to three lines, to maintain clarity and conciseness.

Finally, ensure that all content fits within a single page, adjusting font sizes and margins if necessary. Save your completed resume with the filename format "First Name_Last Name_Resume" (e.g., Jane_Doe_Resume.docx). This exercise develops skills in document editing, formatting, and tailoring professional documents to convey your qualifications effectively.

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