Transcript MR-105 Keyboarding I

MR-105 Keyboarding I
Week 9 – Our Last Seminar for the Term!!
Raquel S. Cummings
Agenda…
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Grades… Week 8
Do You Think??
Unit 9 reviews
Brief Review of Final Exam
Our Last Seminar for the Term :o(
Do you think????
• That you improved your typing skills?
• If so, what do you think helped?
• If not, what do you think you could have done
differently?
This week…
• You learned how to prepare several
employment documents. You will continue
with Part 3, Unit 11.
• Format both a traditional and electronic
resume.
• Format application and follow-up letters
Did you know?
• Employment forms or other forms with lines
should be completed using a typewriter that
has a variable line spacer. It is very difficult
to align forms on the computer!
Language Arts Exercise
• 51-D
• Edit the sentences to correct any errors in the
use of commas.
• Please provide answers only. ;-)
LA Answers…
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September 2004
2005,
Japan,
November 2004
• How did you do?
Example:
• Helene signed the first contract on May 12,
2004. Helene signed the first contract in May
2004.
• You try it! ;-) Type one sentence.
Comma, Place example.
• He traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the
summer. He traveled to Minnesota in the
summer.
• You try it! Type one sentence! ;-)
Traditional Resume Formatting
• Format and placement of personal
information
• Margins
• Table format
• Heading format
• Please refer to page R-12A (Reference
Manual) for more information.
Discussion time
• How many different resume formats have you
used in the past 5 years? What do you think
is most effective in obtaining a job?
• Do you think it depends on the job? Why?
Why not?
• Type 4 sentences and respond to 2 classmates.
Discussion Time…
• Compare the differences between a traditional
resume and an electronic resume.
• Please note: special, symbols font or graphic
features should not be used in a electronic
resume.
• Type at least 3 sentences and respond to two
classmates.
Discussion Time..
• Have any of you ever used the Internet to locate a job?
• Did you submit an electronic resume?
• For instance: www.hotjobs.com
• Explain what happened if you have.
• If you have not, explain what could have happened.
• Use complete sentences and respond to 2 classmates.
Scan-able Resume…
• Many companies scan resumes they receive
in their database.
• When a position become available, the
company searches for resumes that include
keywords such as managerial experience.
• Make sure you resume is scan-able!
Discussion time…
• Discuss the different types of information that
would belong in either a resume or a letter of
application.
• Complete 3 sentences and respond to two
classmates.
Follow-up Letter.
• When, why, and to whom should follow-up
letters be sent?
• Have you ever written and sent follow-up
letters? If you have not, do you feel that it is
necessary, and explain.
• Please refer to page 181.
Now Lets Discuss the Final…
• We will just briefly cover the components of
the final so that you will know what direction
you are to go in.
Proofreaders
Marks
Information received from:
Merriam-Webster.com
Bibliography
Letter of
Application
Business Letters &
Multipage
Business Letters
Memo
Be sure to review
all parts of a Memo
A Few More Things to be Aware of:
• Familiarize yourself with:
• Margin placements for letters, reports (number of inches)
• Basic Punctuation Rules (You can also refer to past
seminars for more information- commas, etc.)
• Basic Number Rules (Discussed in Week 8 seminar)
• Know whether something is correct or incorrect, based on
punctuation rules, spelling, number basics.
A Few things to remember….
• You can always go back and review past
seminars for more information covered.
• You can use your books and reference
manuals. They will be a big help
• Study, Study, and Study more before you take
the exam !!
Remember …..
• There are two parts to the final:
• Timed Writing
• Language Arts
• Remember to take the Language Arts Exam at one
sitting.
• Save Often!
• Click Submit, ONLY when you are done.
Remember…..
• If you accidentally get “kicked” out of the Kaplan system
while taking the test, you MUST contact Kaplan Tech
Support for assistance first. Remember to get your
confirmation number and they will let you know if it is a
system or user error.
• If you have difficulty with GDP, please contact GDP Tech
Support for assistance first. They will be able to assist you.
• It might be a good idea to not wait until the last minute to
complete your exam (especially your GDP). This will help to
avoid any issues that may occur.
DUE DATES….
• Everything is Due, Tuesday May 4, 2010 at
11:59 PM EST.
• Any work submitted after this time, will NOT
be graded. No late submissions will be
accepted. Complete all work early to avoid
any problems.
Any Questions?
I will miss you all!
You Guys Have Been Awesome