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You must convert the PDF file back into a Microsoft Word document to make any changes.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":114,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":86,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":116,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":118,"site_id":56},287410,1789632300,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":121},{"doc_id":118,"user_id":122,"nickname":83,"user_avatar":123,"doc_module":9,"category_id":15,"category_name":16,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":124,"file_id":125,"file_url":126,"file_type":127,"file_size":128,"view_count":4,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":9,"language":129,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":130,"faqs":131,"seo_title":132,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":119,"read_time":4},7971461740886,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_3d24733baf745e90a7e4bdd5f77d97b2","USING RESUME TEMPLATES IN MICROSOFT WORD  \n􀁸 Please note that any files saved are deleted off the library’s computers after they are rebooted.  \n􀁸 Bring your own removable flash drive or USB to save your resume on. If you do not have a flash drive, email your completed resume to yourself so you have a copy.  \n􀁸 Have the information you intend to include on your resume handy. Make a list of your education, training, previous employers, places of employment, the dates you were employed, as well as your job duties.  \n􀁸 With this information you can create your resume using one of the pre-made resume templates to in Word to lay out and design your document with basic sections hiring managers expect to see.  \n􀁸 SAVE YOUR DOCUMENT OFTEN!  \n􀁸 If your resume is saved as an Acrobat PDF file, it cannot be edited! To edit a PDF file, it must first be converted to a MS Word file so changes can be made. Please see a librarian for assistance with converting a PDF file to a Word file.  \n\n| Step 1: From this window, select File/New.\u003Cbr>Next select “Resumes & Cover Letters”\u003Cbr>| Step2: Select the style resume that you like.\u003Cbr>|\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Step 3: Select “Create.”\u003Cbr>| Step 4: Edit the template by filling in your own information.\u003Cbr>|","cbCaimhxqO6lUpay","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimhxqO6lUpay","pdf",670400,"English","# Preparing Your Information\n# Creating a Resume in Word\n## Step-by-Step Template Selection\n# Saving and Editing Best Practices","[{\"question\":\"What should I prepare before creating my resume?\",\"answer\":\"Before starting, gather information such as your education, training, previous employers, dates of employment, and specific job duties to include in your document.\"},{\"question\":\"How do I select a resume template in Microsoft Word?\",\"answer\":\"Navigate to File, then New, select 'Resumes \\u0026 Cover Letters,' choose your preferred style, and click 'Create' to begin editing.\"},{\"question\":\"Can I edit a resume saved as a PDF file?\",\"answer\":\"No, PDF files cannot be directly edited. You must convert the PDF file back into a Microsoft Word document to make any changes.\"}]","Using Resume Templates in Microsoft Word - A Step-by-Step Guide | PDF"]