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INFO PRO Grade 10

INFO PRO Grade 10. 1020- Keyboarding 1030- Word Processing 1 1040- Graphics 1050- Database 1060- Spreadsheet 1070- Hypermedia Tools. 1020- Keyboarding. Reaching 20 words per minute typing 3 Timed Tests We will have 3 class periods to work on this Minus 4% for every error

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INFO PRO Grade 10

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  1. INFO PRO Grade 10 1020- Keyboarding 1030- Word Processing 1 1040- Graphics 1050- Database 1060- Spreadsheet 1070- Hypermedia Tools

  2. 1020- Keyboarding • Reaching 20 words per minute typing • 3 Timed Tests • We will have 3 class periods to work on this • Minus 4% for every error • 10% for keyboarding skills

  3. 1030: Word Processing 1 • 1030 worksheet- 15% • Cover Letter- 25% • Resume- 25% • References- 10% • Report- 10% • Module Test- 15%

  4. Cover Letters and Resumes • Know Yourself!- create a document of all of your interests, skills, accomplishments, hobbies, that would be of use or of interest to your employer

  5. Worksheet • Skills, attributes and interests • Employer qualifications and research • Contact information

  6. Cover Letter • This essentially tells an employer why they should hire you • Choose an employer in town http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/letter1.shtml

  7. Cover letter parts • Your contact info, date, their info, Re: line • Salutation- Who to send it to? • Introductory- state the position, what you are applying for • Main Body- Explain why they should have an interest in you. Match your experience, skills, etc with the appropriate qualifications in your resume and discussing them in detail • Conclusion- describe how you will follow up and how you can be reached. Below include a thank-you for their consideration. Remember to sign your letter • List the documents you have enclosed (references, resume)

  8. Cover Letter • Proofread- check for errors, read it out loud. Does it flow? • Consistency- same fonts, sizes • Have a friend, relative, classmate look over your cover letter

  9. Cover Letter • Proofread- check for errors, read it out loud. Does it flow? • Consistency- same fonts, sizes • Have a friend, relative, classmate look over your cover letter

  10. Resume • Open the MS word template • Look at examples online • Choose the same job as your cover letter • Make sure it relates to your cover letter • Think about your education, interests, hobbies and stuff that you used in your list earlier.

  11. Resume • Include your contact information at the top • The next thing is to write your objective (the position you are seeking) • Ie. “Seeking an entry-level position as a store clerk”

  12. Next Steps • Education- your current grade, state any awards or academic achievements • Work experience- your past jobs and a description of what you did there. If you don’t have any, discuss volunteer work or home chores. Include dates of employment and accomplishments • Optional info- interests, skills, hobbies, awards, activities

  13. Other Stuff • Sentences don’t have to be complete • Proofread! • Make sure it is consistent and tidy • Use professional language • References available upon request • Make it convincing. Make yourself look good • Don’t make up stuff

  14. References • You will need to find 3 real references • Choose people that are appropriate candidates (previous boss, teacher, group leader, old family friend) • No parents or friends • Include their full name and contact information in another document to be attached to your resume and cover letter.

  15. Report You will make a report on a career of your interest • Have identified a career or job based on your interests and skills and there is a clear relation between them. Include the positives and negatives of the job. (5 marks) • Have identified the education, skills and training needed for that job (2 marks) • Describe what opportunities may stem from this career (1 mark) • Describe the working conditions of the career (1 mark) • Correct spelling and grammar (1 mark)

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