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Saving or Sending Your Resume

Library Computers: Saving your resume.

It is really important to save your resume in a way that will keep it safe and allow you to open it later.

• From Open Office, select 'File' and then 'Save As'
  
  
• Enter a brief one-word name for your file. Avoid using spaces, slashes and other special characters other than the underline character. A good choice would be your first initial followed by an underline and your last name. For example, M_Jackson
• Look to see where the document will be stored. Change it if you want it somewhere else. Be sure to remember where you store it so you can find it later.
• Use the drop down to select a format. Some possiblities are:
  ODF Text Document (.odt) - It's the default and a good choice if you are sure you will be using Open Office when you want to open it again.
  Microsoft Word 97/2000/XP (.doc) - If you are not sure you will have access to Open Office when you open it again, this may be a good choice. It should open in most Microsoft Word Processors and in Open Office.
  Rich Text Format (.rtf) - This is a good "plain vanilla" choice. Almost every word processor can open it. If the resume uses special formatting it may not look the same in rtf.
  If unsure, save it in more than 1 format.
• Select "Save" and the file will be written to your home directory on a Library server.
• It is a good idea to save a copy of your resume to another location. Consider saving a copy to a USB drive or CD. Emailing a copy to yourself (as an attachment), is an easy way to get it to your home computer.

Library Computers: Sending your resume.

If the employer has not specified another format, send the file in pdf format. Most computer users can open a pdf document. The document will almost always look pretty much the same as when you sent it.

1. From Open Office select File and then 'Export as PDF'
2. In the PDF Options' window, click 'Export'
3. Enter a name for the file. Instructions for naming files are in the section above.
4. Notice the location where the file will be saved so that you can locate it later. Change the location if you prefer.
5. Click 'Save'

Some employers ask that you upload the file using a link on their web site. Follow the instructions on the employer's web page to upload the file you saved.

Many employers invite you to email a resume. If you are using the Library's Webmail, this is the procedure:

1. Login to your webmail account.
2. Select 'Compose'
3. Enter the employer's email address in 'To:'
4. It is a good idea to put your own email address in 'BBC:' so you will receive a copy. i
5. Enter an appropriate subject.
6. Write a brief cover letter in the body area of the email.
7. Locate the 'Attach:' area at the end of the email.
8. Click 'Browse' and locate the copy of the resume you want to mail. When the name of the correct file shows in the field following the word 'Attach:' it is ready to send.
9. Read over it all and then click 'Send'